Comparing and Converting Fractions

This video tutorial explains how to compare fractions to determine which is greater in value. It introduces the cross multiplication method and demonstrates it with several examples, including 5/8 vs 3/4, 5/6 vs 7/8, 3/4 vs 2/3, and 5/7 vs 7/10. The video also shows how to confirm results by converting fractions to decimals using a calculator or long division. Additional resources on fractions are mentioned for further learning.

What is the first step in comparing two fractions using cross multiplication?

• Multiply the denominators

• Add the numerators

• Cross multiply the fractions

• Subtract the fractions

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In the comparison of 5/8 and 3/4, which fraction is greater?

• Cannot be determined

• 5/8

• 3/4

• They are equal

What is the decimal equivalent of 5/8?

• 0.75

• 0.625

• 0.7

• 0.8

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In the comparison of 5/6 and 7/8, which fraction is greater?

• 5/6

• 7/8

• They are equal

• Cannot be determined

What is the decimal equivalent of 7/8?

• 0.8

• 0.833

• 0.875

• 0.75

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In the comparison of 3/4 and 2/3, which fraction is greater?

• 3/4

• 2/3

• They are equal

• Cannot be determined

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What is the decimal equivalent of 2/3?

• 0.666...

• 0.8

• 0.75

• 0.7

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In the comparison of 5/7 and 7/10, which fraction is greater?

• 5/7

• 7/10

• They are equal

• Cannot be determined

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What is the decimal equivalent of 5/7 using long division?

• 0.8

• 0.75

• 0.7

• 0.714

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Which method can be used to find the decimal value of a fraction if a calculator is not available?

• Adding fractions

• Cross multiplication

• Subtracting fractions

• Long division

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