Comparing Fractions and Decimals
Word Problems
Fractions and Decimals
Equivalent Fractions
Adding Decimals/ Fractions
100

1/3           2/7

1/3>2/7

100

If there are 100 school days and you are there 87 of them. Write the decimal of the days you are there.

.87

100

1/10

.1

100

Are 2/3 and 4/6 equivalent?

Yes.

100

.20+.23

.43

200

.8      .7

.8  > .7

200

If there are 100 4th graders going on the field trip and only 7 forgot their permission slip. What decimal of the students are not going on the field trip.

.07
200

1/100

.01

200

To find an equivalent fraction you have to...

Multiply the numerator and the denominator by the same number. 

200

.26+.6

.86

300

2 4/6     2  1/12

2  4/6   >  2  1/12

300

There are 10 starbursts in a pack. 3 are red. What decimal of the starbursts are not red.

.7

300

45/100

.45

300

Write an equivalent fraction to 2/3 

4/6

 6/9

10/15

300

4/6+2/12+

10/12

400

.70        .7

.70    =  .7

400

In a survey, 6/10  of the students played fortnite last night before dinner. What is the equivalent fraction with a denominator of 100?

60/100

400

6   1/10

6.1

400

Simplify   8
              12



2/3

400

5.3+5.01

10.31

500

1.8      1.75

1.8    >  1.75

500

Tom rode his bike 1 3/10 miles on Tuesday and 1 2/5 miles on Wednesday. Which day did he ride more?

Wednesday
500

5 2/100

5.02

500

Write 4 equivalent fractions to 1/4

2/8

3/12

4/16

5/20

500

3.96+ 1.04

5.00