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What is the easiest way to compare two fractions?
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What is the easiest way to compare two fractions?
Convert each fraction to a decimal by dividing the numerator by the denominator, then compare the decimals.
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What is the easiest way to compare two fractions?
Convert each fraction to a decimal by dividing the numerator by the denominator, then compare the decimals.
What is 3/4 as a decimal?
3/4 equals 0.75 as a decimal.
What is 4/5 as a decimal?
4/5 equals 0.8 as a decimal.
Which is larger: 3/4 or 4/5?
4/5 is larger because 0.8 is greater than 0.75.
How do you convert a fraction like 2/17 to a decimal?
Divide 2 by 17 to get approximately 0.118.
Which is larger: 2/17 or 3/29?
2/17 is larger because 0.118 is greater than 0.103.
What is the decimal value of 25/40?
25/40 equals 0.625 as a decimal.
What is the decimal value of 60/96?
60/96 equals 0.625 as a decimal.
Are 25/40 and 60/96 equal?
Yes, both equal 0.625, so they are equal.
What is the decimal value of 46/15?
46/15 equals approximately 3.07 as a decimal.
What is the decimal value of 13/4?
13/4 equals 3.25 as a decimal.
Which is larger: 46/15 or 13/4?
13/4 is larger because 3.25 is greater than 3.07.
Why is converting fractions to decimals useful in economics?
It simplifies comparisons, which is important for understanding concepts like market equilibrium and demand curves.
What mathematical operation do you use to convert a fraction to a decimal?
Divide the numerator by the denominator.
What symbol would you use to show that 3/4 is less than 4/5?
You would use the less than sign (<) because 0.75 < 0.8.