Comparing Fractions and Their Decimal Equivalents: A Guided Approach
This resource provides a comprehensive guide on comparing fractions by converting them into their decimal equivalents. It begins with clear examples, such as comparing 4/5 to 3/7, using their decimal forms (0.8 and approximately 0.428). The section also emphasizes using the greater-than and less-than symbols to denote relationships between fractions and their decimal equivalents. Several illustrative problems are included for practice, ensuring a thorough understanding of how to determine which fraction is larger.
Comparing Fractions and Their Decimal Equivalents: A Guided Approach
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omparing ractions Using Their Decimal Equivalents
Example #1 ~ Compare these fractions. 4 ÷ 5 = 3 ÷ 7 = 0.8 0.428 Next, compare the decimals.
Example #1 ~ Compare these fractions. 0.8 0.428 < < = The greater than symbol can be placed between these fractions.
Which sign belongs between the two fractions? 6 ÷ 7 = 4 ÷ 9 = < 0.857 0.444
Which sign belongs between the two fractions? 0.857 0.444 < < = greater than
Change Each Fraction to a Decimal 0.75 0.83 Five-sixths is the greater fraction.
Comparing FractionsUsing Their Decimal Equivalents Can you solve these problems?
0.428 0.444 < A
0.444 0.375 < B
0.4 0.571 < C
0.5 0.5 = D
0.6 0.666 < E
0.875 0.714 < F
0.4 0.5 < G
0.857 0.666 < H
0.666 0.666 = I
0.285 0.428 < J
0.5 0.333 < K
0.375 0.333 < L
0.166 0.375 < M
0.444 0.5 < N