8/15 Homework

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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 and 'b' is the denominator.

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

Back

A fraction 'a/b' is greater than 'c/d' if the value of 'a/b' is larger than 'c/d' when both are expressed as decimals or compared using a common denominator.

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How do you compare fractions with different denominators?

Back

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

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What is the decimal equivalent of 0.3?

Back

0.3 is equivalent to 3/10.

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How do you convert a fraction to a decimal?

Back

To convert a fraction to a decimal, divide the numerator by the denominator.

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What is the value of 2/5 as a decimal?

Back

2/5 is equal to 0.4.

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

Back

3/5 is equal to 0.6.

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What does it mean for a number to be between two others?

Back

A number is between two others if it is greater than the smaller number and less than the larger number.

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Which is greater: 3/4 or 3/8?

Back

3/4 is greater than 3/8.

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What is the process to find a number between two fractions?

Back

To find a number between two fractions, you can average them or find a fraction that has a numerator and denominator that fit between the two.