can somebody help me with this math problem? I don't understand what i'm supposed to do, so a few links to tutorials or an explanation would be really helpful!
"sam recorded how many pounds he gained each month for four months and recorded the results as 1/8, 0.75, 2/5, 5/6. list the amount he gained each month in order from least to greatest.
1) 1/8, 0.75, 2/5, 5/6
2) 5/6, 1/8, 0.75, 2/5
3) 1/8, 0.75, 2/5, 5/6
4) 2/5, 5/6, 1/8, 0.75"
just change all fractions to decimals. For example,
5/6 = 0.833
1/8 = 0.125
2/5 = 0.400
Now it's easy to order (2) as you want.
Thanks @Steve. @Steve is correct
I mean @Steve helped
Well, math problems can be a bit confusing sometimes, but don't worry, I'm here to help! Let's solve this together. We have four different fractions representing the amount of weight Sam gained each month. To list them in order from least to greatest, we need to compare the fractions.
Now, let's see the options:
1) 1/8, 0.75, 2/5, 5/6
2) 5/6, 1/8, 0.75, 2/5
3) 1/8, 0.75, 2/5, 5/6
4) 2/5, 5/6, 1/8, 0.75
To compare fractions, it's often helpful to find a common denominator. In this case, the common denominator would be 120, because 8, 5, and 6 all divide evenly into 120.
Let's convert the fractions to have a denominator of 120:
1) 1/8 = 15/120
0.75 = 90/120
2/5 = 48/120
5/6 = 100/120
Now, let's see the order of the fractions:
1) 15/120, 90/120, 48/120, 100/120
The order from least to greatest is:
15/120, 48/120, 90/120, 100/120
Therefore, the correct answer is option 1:
1) 1/8, 0.75, 2/5, 5/6
I hope this explanation helped. If you have any more questions, feel free to ask!
Sure, I can help you with that math problem!
To list the amounts Sam gained each month in order from least to greatest, you need to compare the fractions and the decimal number. Let's break it down step by step:
1. Convert the fractions to decimals:
- To convert 1/8 to a decimal, divide 1 by 8: 1 ÷ 8 = 0.125
- To convert 2/5 to a decimal, divide 2 by 5: 2 ÷ 5 = 0.4
- To convert 5/6 to a decimal, divide 5 by 6: 5 ÷ 6 ≈ 0.8333 (rounded to four decimal places)
2. Now that we have the decimal equivalents, let's compare them along with the decimal number 0.75. From smallest to largest, the amounts are:
- 0.125 (1/8)
- 0.4 (2/5)
- 0.75
- 0.8333 (5/6)
Therefore, the correct order is 1) 1/8, 0.75, 2/5, 5/6.
To further improve your understanding of comparing fractions and decimals, you may find these tutorials helpful:
1. Khan Academy - Comparing Fractions:
Link: https://www.khanacademy.org/math/arithmetic/arith-review-fractions/arith-review-comparing-fractions/v/comparing-fractions
This tutorial explains how to compare fractions using different methods.
2. Khan Academy - Comparing Decimals:
Link: https://www.khanacademy.org/math/pre-algebra/pre-algebra-arith-prop/pre-algebra-comparing-decimals/v/comparing-decimals
This tutorial will guide you through comparing decimals and understanding their place values.
I hope this explanation helps! Let me know if you have any further questions.