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Using Their DecimalEquivalents
Comparing FractionsUsing Their Decimal Equivalents
Step 1Change each fraction to a decimal.
Numerator ÷ Denominator (Top Number) ÷ (Bottom Number)
Comparing FractionsUsing Their Decimal Equivalents
Step 2
Compare the decimals.
Example #1 ~ Compare these fractions.
Next, compare the decimals.
4 5÷ 3 7÷= =
Comparing Decimals
1Line up the decimal points. Use zeros to
make an equal number of decimal places.
0.800
0.428
Comparing Decimals
2Start by comparing the greatest place.
Find the first place where the digits are different.
0.800
0.428
Comparing Decimals
3Compare the values of the digits.
0.8 is greater than 0.4
So,
0.8 > 0.428
Example #1 ~ Compare these fractions.
The greater than symbol
can be placed between these fractions.
Which sign belongs between the two fractions?
6 7÷ 4 9÷= =
Which sign belongs between the two fractions?
Change Each Fraction to a Decimal
Five-sixths is the
greater
fraction.
Comparing FractionsUsing Their Decimal Equivalents