Comparing Fractions and Decimals

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole and is expressed as a ratio of two integers, with a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number).

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What is a decimal?

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A decimal is a way of expressing numbers that are not whole, using a point to separate the whole number part from the fractional part.

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How do you compare two fractions?

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To compare two fractions, convert them to have a common denominator or convert them to decimals.

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What does it mean for one fraction to be greater than another?

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One fraction is greater than another if its value is larger when both fractions are expressed in the same form (either as fractions with a common denominator or as decimals).

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What is the decimal equivalent of the fraction 1/2?

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The decimal equivalent of 1/2 is 0.5.

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How do you convert a fraction to a decimal?

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To convert a fraction to a decimal, divide the numerator by the denominator.

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What is the relationship between 2/10 and 24/100?

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2/10 is equal to 0.20 and 24/100 is equal to 0.24, so 2/10 < 24/100.

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How do you order decimals from least to greatest?

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To order decimals from least to greatest, compare the whole number parts first, then the tenths, hundredths, etc.

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What is the decimal equivalent of 3/4?

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The decimal equivalent of 3/4 is 0.75.

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What is the significance of a common denominator in comparing fractions?

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A common denominator allows for direct comparison of fractions by ensuring they are expressed in the same terms.