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Question 8: Convert the fractions to decimals

• $\frac{2}{4} = 0.5$
• $\frac{3}{13} \approx 0.231$ (rounded to three decimal places)

The fraction $\frac{2}{4}$ is larger than $\frac{3}{13}$.

Question 9: Comparing $p = 0.0031$

The smallest number greater than $0.0031$ from the given options is $0.005$.

Would you like more detailed explanations on these solutions? Here are some related questions to deepen your understanding:

1. How do you convert any fraction to a decimal?
2. What are some practical uses of comparing decimal values in real-life scenarios?
3. How can you round numbers to a specific number of decimal places?
4. Why is it important to understand number magnitudes, like comparing $0.0031$ to $0.005$?
5. How do inequalities play a role when comparing decimal and fractional values?

Tip: Always double-check decimal conversions by performing division directly for accuracy.