Fraction Decimal Equivalents

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What is a fraction?

Back

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 does it mean for two fractions to be equivalent?

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Two fractions are equivalent if they represent the same value, even if they have different numerators and denominators.

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How do you find a fraction equivalent to 2/5 with a denominator of 15?

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Multiply the numerator and denominator of 2/5 by 3 to get 6/15.

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Order the fractions 9/10, 5/6, and 14/15 from least to greatest.

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5/6, 9/10, 14/15.

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How do you compare fractions with different denominators?

Back

Convert them to equivalent fractions with a common denominator or convert them to decimals.

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What is the decimal equivalent of 1/2?

Back

0.5.

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Which is greater: 4/5 or 1/3?

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4/5 is greater than 1/3.

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What is the decimal equivalent of 3/6?

Back

0.5.

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How do you order the fractions 1/3, 1/4, and 5/8 from least to greatest?

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1/4, 1/3, 5/8.

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What is the process to convert a fraction to a decimal?

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Divide the numerator by the denominator.