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MAP 4th Grade Math › Numbers and Operations

Questions 1 - 3

1

Select the decimal that is equivalent to $\frac{12}{100}$

Explanation

$\frac{12}{100}$ is twelve hundredths.

is twelve hundredths. When we say a decimal, we say the number and add the place-value of the last digit.

2

Fill in the blank with the missing fraction.

$\frac{1}{7}\times\frac{?}{?}=\frac{3}{21}$

$\frac{3}{3}$

$\frac{3}{4}$

$\frac{2}{2}$

$\frac{2}{4}$

Explanation

In this problem we are making equivalent fractions. In order to make equivalent fractions you have to multiply the numerator and the denominator by the same number.

$1\times3=3$

$7\times3=21$

3

Select the symbol to correctly fill in the blank below.

$\frac{7}{8}$ __________ $\frac{2}{5}$

Explanation

To compare fractions, we need to first make common denominators.

$\frac{7}{8}\times\frac{5}{5}=\frac{35}{40}$

$\frac{2}{5}\times\frac{8}{8}=\frac{16}{40}$

Now that we have common denominators, we can compare numerators. The fraction with the bigger numerator has the greater value.

$\frac{35}{40}>\frac{16}{40}$

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