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if the fraction is, say, 6/12, then divide the top number by the bottom number to get a decimal. 6 divided by 12 equals 0.5
The decimal of 6/12 is 0.5
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How do you order fractions and decimals from least to greastest?
The easiest way it to convert them all to decimals. Carry out the repeating decimals to an equal number of places. Then it is easy to put them in order.
How do you convert fractions and whole numbers into decimals in the easiest way?
The easiest way is to take a calculator, and divide the numerator by the denominator. If you are not supposed to use a calculator, divide the numerator by the denominator on paper.
How do you compare fractions?
You can either convert fractions to decimals and compare the decimal numbers; find equivalent fractions with the same denominator and then compare numerators or find equivalent fractions with the same numerator and then compare denominators.
What has the same form as a decimal in a different way?
That might refer to a fraction. In general you can convert decimals to fractions, and fractions to decimals.
What is the easiest way to order decimals?
Change them into fractions over 10 or 100 and then order them
How do you match equivalent fractions?
One way to do it is to convert them to decimals by performing the division. Equivalent fractions become the same decimal.
What is one way of comparing fractions besides common numorator or common denominator?
Convert them to decimals.
What is another way to write decimals?
you can put it in decimals or fractions or in a percentage
How do you order fractions from least to greatist?
Two ways: You can find a common denominator, convert them to equivalent fractions and line up the numerators or you can convert them to decimals by dividing the denominator into the numerator and line them up numerically. The second way is easier.
How do veterinarians write fractions as decimals in their work?
In much the same way as anyone writes decimals.
How do you convert a decimal into a fraction and then reduce?
One way to convert decimals to fractions is to say them out loud. 0.45 is forty-five hundredths, or 45/100. We reduce fractions by taking the GCF of the numerator and denominator. The GCF of 45 and 100 is 5. Divide both numbers by 5 and get 9/20.
How do you determine if a fraction is equivalent?
One way to do it is to convert them to decimals.
