Fractions
- shown as a
numerator and a
denominator
- can write the same number multiple ways
(1/2 = 2/4 = 4/8)
- more steps involved when sutracting a fraction - must change denominators to match
Decimals
- shown using a
period in between
whole number and
number part
- has only one way to write a number (.5 is the only way to write one half in decimal form)
- both show parts of a whole
- both can equal the same number (.9 is the same number as 9/10)
Fractions vs Decimals
(author: Logan N)
