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In this activity, we will learn how to compare fractions by changing them to decimals.

 

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Compare the fractions by first using your calculator to change them into decimal fractions.

 

Example:

 

Compare
1
11
and
11
23
 

 

 
1
11
=
1 ÷ 11 = 0.0909090909091
 

 

 
11
23
=
11 ÷ 23 = 0.478260869565
 
Answer:   
1
11
is less than
11
23

 

 

 

 

 

 

That looks pretty easy, doesn't it? Let's give it a go with some questions.

 

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