8/12 = 0.666 (repeating decimal)
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.
You can always convert a fraction to a decimal. For some fractions, you'll get terminating decimals. For example, 1/8 = 0.125. For other fractions, you get repeating decimals, such as 1/7 = 0.142857 142857 142857...To convert the fraction to a decimal, just divide the numerator by the denominator, for example on a calculator.
A calculator can convert numbers that appear as decimals into numbers that appear as fractions. Fractions are generally considered more easy to use then decimals.
It really doesn't matter whichever one you are more comfortable with. fractions are a bit more challenging to convert.
Convert the repeating decimals into fractions, and then add those. If you need it as a decimal, then you can just convert the product back into a decimal!:)
8/12 = 0.666 (repeating decimal)
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.
If you convert repeating decimals into a fraction, you see that the repeating decimals are rational.
I need help in how to convert fractions to decimals
You can always convert a fraction to a decimal. For some fractions, you'll get terminating decimals. For example, 1/8 = 0.125. For other fractions, you get repeating decimals, such as 1/7 = 0.142857 142857 142857...To convert the fraction to a decimal, just divide the numerator by the denominator, for example on a calculator.
There are times when working with fractions is more convenient than working with decimals.
No, no repeating decimal is irrational. All repeating decimals can be converted to fractions. They are, however, non-terminating.
Convert them to fractions.
there are None!
A calculator can convert numbers that appear as decimals into numbers that appear as fractions. Fractions are generally considered more easy to use then decimals.
It really doesn't matter whichever one you are more comfortable with. fractions are a bit more challenging to convert.