Comparing Decimals and Fractions

The video tutorial explains how to compare fractions and decimals using greater than, less than, or equals symbols. It demonstrates converting fractions to decimals using division, with examples comparing 5/6 to 0.833 and 2/3 to 0.667. The tutorial emphasizes expanding decimals to compare digits accurately and concludes with a summary of the examples.

What is the first step in comparing fractions and decimals?

• Subtract fractions from decimals

• Add fractions and decimals

• Convert fractions to decimals

• Convert decimals to fractions

How do you convert 5/6 to a decimal?

• Multiply 5 by 6

• Subtract 6 from 5

• Add 5 and 6

• Divide 5 by 6

What is the decimal representation of 5/6?

• 0.85

• 0.83 with a repeating 3

• 0.833

• 0.8

When comparing 0.8333 and 0.833, which digit is crucial?

• The second digit

• The first digit

• The fourth digit

• The third digit

What is the decimal form of 2/3?

• 0.67

• 0.6 with a repeating 6

• 0.7

• 0.66

How do you write 0.6 with a repeating 6 in expanded form?

• 0.666

• 0.6666

• 0.66666

• 0.666666

Which is greater: 0.6666 or 0.667?

• 0.6666

• 0.667

• They are equal

• Cannot be determined

What is the place value of the digit that determines the comparison between 0.6666 and 0.667?

• Hundredths

• Millionths

• Thousandths

• Ten-thousandths

What is the result of comparing 2/3 and 0.667?

• 2/3 is less

• They are equal

• Cannot be compared

• 2/3 is greater

What is the significance of the repeating decimal in comparisons?

• It helps in precise comparison

• It makes the decimal larger

• It is irrelevant

• It makes the decimal smaller