Compare Decimals and Fractions

The video tutorial guides students through solving a standardized math test question by comparing decimals and fractions. The problem asks which value is less than 20 thirds. The instructor reviews the multiple-choice options, eliminates incorrect answers, and demonstrates the reasoning process to identify the correct answer, which is 20 fourths.

What is the main goal when comparing decimals and fractions in this problem?

• To find a value that is a whole number

• To find a value less than 20 thirds

• To find a value equal to 20 thirds

• To find a value greater than 20 thirds

Which of the following is NOT a possible answer when looking for a value less than 20 thirds?

• 20 fourths

• 21 thirds

• 20.3

• 6.75

How is 6.75 represented as a fraction?

• 6 1/2

• 6 1/3

• 6 3/4

• 6 2/3

Which value is equivalent to 20 thirds when converted to a mixed number?

• 6 3/4

• 6 2/3

• 6 1/3

• 6 1/2

After eliminating the incorrect options, which value is determined to be less than 20 thirds?

• 20.3

• 20 fourths

• 21 thirds

• 6.75