Converting & Comparing

1. Converting & Comparing Fractions & Decimals SPI 0506.2.7 SPI 0506.2.8 SPI 0506.2.9

2. Comparing FractionsUsing Their Decimal Equivalents

3. Comparing FractionsUsing Their Decimal Equivalents

4. Example #1 ~ Compare these fractions. 4 ÷ 5 = 3 ÷ 7 = 0.8 0.428 Next, compare the decimals.

5. Comparing Decimals

6. Comparing Decimals

7. Comparing Decimals

8. Simple Way…. On your calculator… use the F D button

9. Example #1 ~ Compare these fractions. 0.8 0.428 < < = The greater than symbol can be placed between these fractions.

10. Which sign belongs between the two fractions? 6 ÷ 7 = 4 ÷ 9 = < 0.857 0.444

11. Which sign belongs between the two fractions? 0.857 0.444 < < = greater than

12. Change Each Fraction to a Decimal 0.75 0.83 Five-sixths is the greater fraction.

13. Comparing FractionsUsing Their Decimal Equivalents Can you solve these problems?

14. 0.428 0.444 < A

15. 0.444 0.375 < B

16. 0.4 0.571 < C

17. 0.6 0.6 = D

18. 0.6 0.666 < E

19. 0.875 0.714 < F

20. 0.4 0.5 < G

21. 0.857 0.666 < H

22. 0.666 0.666 = I

23. 0.285 0.428 < J

24. 0.5 0.333 < K

25. 0.375 0.333 < L

26. D

27. 0.166 0.375 < M

28. 0.444 0.5 < N

29. TCAP TCAP PRACTICE QUESTIONS….

30. Which list orders the fractions from least to greatest? • A. ¾, ¼, ½ • B. ¼, ½, ¾ • C. ¾, ½, ¼ • D. ¼, ¾, ½

31. Which list orders the fractions from least to greatest? • A. ¾, ¼, ½ • B. ¼, ½, ¾ • C. ¾, ½, ¼ • D. ¼, ¾, ½

32. Which fraction in simplest form is equivalent to 0.85? • ¾ • 13/15 • 17/20 • 22/25

33. Which fraction in simplest form is equivalent to 0.85? • ¾ • 13/15 • 17/20 • 22/25

34. Which decimal is equivalent to 11/20? • 0.11 • 0.44 • 0.51 • 0.55

35. Which decimal is equivalent to 11/20? • 0.11 • 0.44 • 0.51 • 0.55

36. The Lions have won 6 of their 8 games. Which decimal represents the part of the Lions’ games the team has won? • 0.62 • 0.75 • 0.8 • 0.85

37. The Lions have won 6 of their 8 games. Which decimal represents the part of the Lions’ games the team has won? • 0.62 • 0.75 • 0.8 • 0.85

38. Which decimal is equivalent to 1/8? • 0.1 • 0.125 • 0.15 • 0.18

39. Which decimal is equivalent to 1/8? • 0.1 • 0.125 • 0.15 • 0.18

40. Which shows 4.5 written as a mixed number in simplest form? • A. 4 1/50 • B. 4 1/20 • C. 4 1/5 • D. 4 1/2

41. Which shows 4.5 written as a mixed number in simplest form? • A. 4 1/50 • B. 4 1/20 • C. 4 1/5 • D. 4 1/2

42. Maureen answered 4 out of 20 questions incorrectly on a math quiz. Which decimal represents the number of questions that Maureen answered incorrectly? • A. 0.2 • B. 0.25 • C. 0.32 • D. 0.4

43. Maureen answered 4 out of 20 questions incorrectly on a math quiz. Which decimal represents the number of questions that Maureen answered incorrectly? • A. 0.2 • B. 0.25 • C. 0.32 • D. 0.4

44. Which shows 3 5/8 written as a decimal? • A. 3.58 • B. 3.6 • C. 3.625 • D. 3.65

45. Which shows 3 5/8 written as a decimal? • A. 3.58 • B. 3.6 • C. 3.625 • D. 3.65

46. Which sentence is true? • A. 4/5 > ¾ • B. 4/5 < ¾ • C. 4/5 = ¾ • D. ¾ > 4/5

47. Which sentence is true? • A. 4/5 > ¾ • B. 4/5 < ¾ • C. 4/5 = ¾ • D. ¾ > 4/5

48. The table shows the part of an hour that Maura spent on the phone each day.Maura’s phone time On which day did Maura spend the most time on the phone? • Monday • Tuesday • Wednesday • Thursday

49. The table shows the part of an hour that Maura spent on the phone each day.Maura’s phone time On which day did Maura spend the most time on the phone? • Monday • Tuesday • Wednesday • Thursday

50. Which fraction will make this sentence true? 3/20 < _______ • 1/10 • 1/6 • 2/15 • 3/25