AAAMath.com
Sorted by Grade Level
 Contact AAA Math       Spanish version     New!! AAAMath lessons translated to over 100 languages

Sorted by Subject

Compare Fractions and Decimals Learn Contents and Search
 Practice Next Lesson
 Play Previous Lesson
 Explore  Feedback

 

Comparing Decimals and Fractions

A decimal number and a fractional number can be compared.  One number is either greater than, less than or equal to the other number.

When comparing fractional numbers to decimal numbers, convert the fraction to a decimal number by division and compare the decimal numbers.

If one decimal has a higher number on the left side of the decimal point then it is larger. If the numbers to the left of the decimal point are equal but one decimal has a higher number in the tenths place then it is larger and the decimal with less tenths is smaller. If the tenths are equal compare the hundredths, then the thousandths etc. until one decimal is larger or there are no more places to compare.

It is often easy to estimate the decimal from a fraction. If this estimated decimal is obviously much larger or smaller than the compared decimal then it is not necessary to convert the fraction to a decimal






Practice

Greater Than, Less Than or the Same

  IS  


  



You have correct and   incorrect.  This is percent correct.

Return to Top



Play
GameWhat is it?Best Score
How many correct answers can you get in 60 seconds?
Extra time is awarded for each correct answer. Play longer by getting more correct.
How fast can you get 20 more correct answers than wrong answers?

Sudoku

Return to Top

Explore
Math Lessons by Grade
Math Topics

How do AAAMath lessons map to Common Core State Standards?


Try our new mobile friendly design at aaaKnow.com



Math Resources

Spelling Lessons by Grade

Vocabulary Lessons by Grade

Geography

Return to Top



Copyright © 2012 J. Banfill. All Rights Reserved. Legal Notice