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