5th grade math
2007-03-11 11:35:15 · 6 answers · asked by racey@sbcglobal.net 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Mathematics
Convert the fractions to decimals or vice-versa, then compare...
2007-03-11 11:41:16 · answer #1 · answered by chico_oscuro 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know how much help you need but I hope this helps.
To convert fractions into decimals, divide the top number (numerator) by the bottom number (denominator).
So 1/2 = 1÷2 = 0.5
and 3/4 = 3÷4 = 0.75
(In your method, use 1.0÷2 and 3.00÷4. You can keep adding 0s after the decimal place until you get an answer.)
Then compare the result to the decimal you were given to see if it is greater, less or if they are equal.
(To convert a decimal into a fraction, first count the number of digits after the decimal place. The bottom number (denominator) is a 1 with as many 0s after it as the digits you counted. The top number (numerator) is the decimal number without the decimal place in it. Then simplify the fraction.)
I Googled two links (below). The first link has tables with common comparisons. The second link gives a simple method.
2007-03-11 12:08:31 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
To change a fraction to a decimal, divide the top line by the bottom line.
Consider a few examples:-
1 / 2 = 0 . 5
1 / 4 = 0 . 25
3 / 4 = 0 . 75
3 / 8 = 0 . 375
Hope above might help.
2007-03-11 12:02:01 · answer #3 · answered by Como 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take the fraction and divide it out to get the decimal equivalent (Example 1/2 = 1 divided by 2 = .5); then compare it to the other decimal value.
2007-03-11 11:44:24 · answer #4 · answered by Homeless in Phoenix 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
fraction to decimal:
top (numerator) divided by bottom (denomenator)
thats how i learned it, very simple
2007-03-11 11:50:48 · answer #5 · answered by skibabie12 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the only answer i know is yes.
2007-03-11 11:44:54 · answer #6 · answered by oldtimer 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋