Comparing & Ordering Fractions, Decimals & Percents

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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 (part) and 'b' is the denominator (whole).

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What is a decimal?

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A decimal is a way of expressing a number that is not whole, using a point to separate the whole number from the fractional part (e.g., 0.5).

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What is a percent?

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A percent is a way of expressing a number as a fraction of 100, denoted by the symbol '%'. For example, 50% means 50 out of 100.

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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 (e.g., 1/4 = 0.25).

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How do you convert a decimal to a percent?

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To convert a decimal to a percent, multiply the decimal by 100 and add the '%' symbol (e.g., 0.75 = 75%).

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How do you convert a percent to a fraction?

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To convert a percent to a fraction, write the percent over 100 and simplify (e.g., 25% = 25/100 = 1/4).

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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 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 is the process to order fractions from least to greatest?

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Convert all fractions to have a common denominator or convert them to decimals, then arrange them in order.

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How do you compare decimals?

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To compare decimals, align the decimal points and compare digit by digit from left to right.