Complete the statement using one of these symbols: <, =, >
0.25 ___ 1/4
Answer options:
A.
<
B.
=
C.
How to approach this question
1. To compare a decimal and a fraction, convert one to the other's form.
2. Convert the fraction 1/4 to a decimal.
3. To do this, divide the numerator (1) by the denominator (4).
4. 1 ÷ 4 = 0.25.
5. Now compare 0.25 and 0.25. They are equal.
Full Answer
B.=✓ Correct
=
To compare 0.25 and 1/4, we should express them in the same format. Let's convert the fraction 1/4 to a decimal.
A fraction represents a division. So, 1/4 means 1 divided by 4.
1 ÷ 4 = 0.25
Now we are comparing 0.25 and 0.25.
These are clearly equal.
The correct symbol is = (equals).
So, 0.25 = 1/4.
Common mistakes
✗ Not knowing the decimal equivalent of 1/4.
✗ Making a mistake in the division 1 ÷ 4.
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