5.2 Math- Ordering 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 written as 'a/b', where 'a' is the numerator (the number of parts) and 'b' is the denominator (the total number of equal parts).

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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, e.g., 0.5.

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How do you compare fractions with different denominators?

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To compare fractions with different denominators, convert them to have a common denominator or convert them to decimals.

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What does it mean to order numbers from greatest to least?

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Ordering numbers from greatest to least means arranging them starting with the largest number and ending with the smallest.

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What does it mean to order numbers from least to greatest?

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Ordering numbers from least to greatest means arranging them starting with the smallest number and ending with the largest.

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How can 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 value of 1/2 in decimal form?

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1/2 in decimal form is 0.5.

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What is the value of 3/4 in decimal form?

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3/4 in decimal form is 0.75.

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How do you find a common denominator for two fractions?

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To find a common denominator, identify the least common multiple (LCM) of the denominators.

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What is the least common multiple (LCM) of 2 and 3?

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The least common multiple (LCM) of 2 and 3 is 6.