Ordering Decimals, Fractions, and Mixed Numbers

Why is it easier to compare fractions and decimals when they are all in decimal form?

• Fractions are harder to understand.

• Decimals are easier to visualize.

• Decimals are always larger than fractions.

• Decimals have a common base of 10.

What is the decimal equivalent of the fraction 3/5?

• 0.3

• 0.5

• 0.6

• 0.8

When comparing 0.4 and 0.6, which one is smaller?

• 0.6

• Cannot be determined

• 0.4

• They are equal

What should you remember to do after ordering fractions and decimals?

• Convert them back to their original form.

• Change the fractions to mixed numbers.

• Leave them as decimals.

• Add extra zeros to the decimals.

What is the decimal form of 3 and 1/2?

• 3.07

• 3.17

• 3.5

• 3.1

Why might someone add a zero after a decimal number?

• To make the number smaller.

• To make the number larger.

• To ensure all numbers have the same number of decimal places.

• To convert it to a fraction.

What is the decimal equivalent of 8 and 3/4?

• 8.25

• 8.5

• 8.75

• 8.6

When converting fractions to decimals, why is it important to have a common denominator?

• To make the fractions larger.

• To make the fractions smaller.

• To easily compare the numerators.

• To convert them to mixed numbers.

What is the decimal form of 7/15?

• 0.46

• 0.5

• 0.4

• 0.3

What is the first step in comparing 1 and 3/4 with 1 and 6/10?

• Add them together.

• Compare the whole numbers.

• Convert both to fractions.

• Convert both to decimals.