Decimal Dilemma: Fractions and decimals comic video

0:00 LearnFun Comics. Decimal Dilemma. He says 0.5 is less than 1/4? How silly!

0:07 Mathville School

0:09 0.5 is less than 1/4?

0:12 Sure! 5 looks smaller, right?

0:14 But 5 is the top number. I need to divide to find out!

0:19 Fraction fun

0:20 Fractions, decimals show parts.. 0.5 equals half, 1/2 too.. Don't mix; it's a trap!

0:28 Fractions and decimals are friends! They show the same thing in different ways.

0:33 Like 1/4 is 0.25. 25 is smaller than 5, right?

0:38 Half is 1/2, 0.5 is the same! Quarter is 1/4, 0.25 matches too!

0:45 1/2 = 0.5. 1/4 = 0.25

0:51 Compare carefully

0:53 Divide to change fractions. Or count dots in decimals. Always compare the whole number first

0:60 Always divide or count dots to compare. Fractions and decimals are equals!

1:05 Your turn, hero! One third of 60 is 20 or 0.2? A: 2. B: 10. C: 20. D: 0.2

1:18 The answer is 20. 1/3 × 60 = 20

1:22 See? It's easy. 0.5 is less and smaller.

1:26 Which is less? 0.3 or 1/3 of 9? A: Cannot compare. B: They are equal. C: 0.3. D: 1/3

1:40 The answer is 0.3. 0.3 < 1/3×9 = 3

1:46 The final battle If 1/3 of 30 is in decimals, it's 10 or 0.33? A: 0.33. B: 3. C: 10. D: 30

2:02 The answer is 10. 1/3 × 30 = 10

2:07 Momo looks confused. The Sum Goblin grins.

2:11 No, 0.5 is more than 0.25! I swapped every label!

2:16 The class laughs. The Sum Goblin scrambles away.

2:20 Remember. Fractions and decimals show same parts Use division or count dots to compare Always compare the whole number first

2:29 What’s next? The Sum Goblin has a new trick up his sleeve!

2:33 Read this comic and answer the questions yourself, at learn fun dot in.