Understanding Decimal Equivalents and Comparisons

The video tutorial covers comparing fractions to decimals by converting fractions into decimals. It demonstrates the process of setting up division to convert fractions and compares the resulting decimals using place value. The tutorial also includes ordering numbers from least to greatest, emphasizing the importance of converting fractions to decimals for easier comparison.

What is the first step in comparing fractions to decimals?

• Subtract decimals from fractions

• Add all fractions together

• Convert all fractions to decimals

• Convert all decimals to fractions

How do you convert a fraction to a decimal?

• Subtract the denominator from the numerator

• Add the numerator and denominator

• Divide the numerator by the denominator

• Multiply the numerator by the denominator

What is the decimal equivalent of 2/5?

• 0.5

• 0.75

• 0.4

• 0.2

When comparing decimals, which place value is most important?

• Ones

• Tenths

• Thousandths

• Hundredths

Which is greater: 2/5 or 0.75?

• 2/5

• Cannot be determined

• They are equal

• 0.75

What is the decimal equivalent of 2/11?

• 0.19

• 0.2

• 0.181

• 0.18

Which is greater: 9/100 or 2/11?

• 2/11

• 9/100

• Cannot be determined

• They are equal

What is the decimal equivalent of 3/4?

• 0.5

• 0.6

• 0.75

• 0.8

Which of the following is the smallest: 0.4, 0.5, or 0.75?

• They are all equal

• 0.5

• 0.4

• 0.75

What is the correct order from least to greatest: 0.4, 0.5, 0.75?

• 0.4, 0.75, 0.5

• 0.75, 0.5, 0.4

• 0.5, 0.4, 0.75

• 0.4, 0.5, 0.75