Compare Fraction and Decimal: 3/50 vs 0.06

Choose the appropriate sign (?):

$\frac{3}{50}?0.06$

To solve this problem, we'll follow these steps:

• Step 1: Convert the fraction $\frac{3}{50}$ to a decimal.
• Step 2: Compare the decimal value of $\frac{3}{50}$ to $0.06$.
• Step 3: Determine the correct comparison sign.

Now, let's work through each step:

Step 1: Convert $\frac{3}{50}$ to a decimal. This is done by dividing 3 by 50:

$\frac{3}{50} = 0.06$

Step 2: Compare the decimal value $0.06$ to $0.06$.

Since both decimal values are the same, the two expressions are equal.

Step 3: Therefore, the comparison sign that satisfies the condition is $=$.

Thus, the correct answer to the problem is =.