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 and 'b' is the denominator.

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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 fractions?

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

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What does it mean to order numbers?

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Ordering numbers means arranging them from least to greatest or greatest to least.

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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 least common denominator (LCD)?

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The least common denominator is the smallest number that can be used as a common denominator for two or more fractions.

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How do you order decimals?

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To order decimals, compare the digits from left to right, starting with the largest place value.

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What is the value of 1/2 as a decimal?

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1/2 as a decimal is 0.5.

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What is the value of 3/5 as a decimal?

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3/5 as a decimal is 0.6.

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How do you convert a decimal to a fraction?

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To convert a decimal to a fraction, write the decimal over 1, multiply numerator and denominator by 10 for each digit after the decimal, and simplify.