Compare 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 (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 representing fractions using a point (.) to separate the whole number from the fractional part, such as 0.5.

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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 if two fractions are 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 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 decimal equivalent of 1/2?

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0.5

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How do you convert a fraction to a percent?

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To convert a fraction to a percent, divide the numerator by the denominator and multiply by 100.

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What is the percent equivalent of 3/4?

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75%.

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How do you compare a fraction to a decimal?

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Convert the fraction to a decimal or the decimal to a fraction, then compare the two values.

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What is the relationship between fractions and decimals?

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Fractions and decimals are two ways to represent the same concept of parts of a whole.