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 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 representing fractions using a point (.) to separate the whole number from the fractional part.

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How do you compare fractions?

Back

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

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

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A number is greater than another if it is to the right on the number line.

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How do you convert a fraction to a decimal?

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Divide the numerator by the denominator.

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What is the decimal equivalent of 1/10?

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0.1

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How do you order decimals from least to greatest?

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Compare the digits starting from the left; the smallest digit determines the order.

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What is the decimal equivalent of 2/10?

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0.2

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What is the relationship between 0.07 and 1/10?

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1/10 (0.1) is greater than 0.07.

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How do you write 1 72/100 as a decimal?

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1.72