Compare with 1/2: Sorting 57%, 0.54, and Mixed Number Formats

Fraction Comparison with Mixed Number Formats

Organise the following into parts larger than 12 \frac{1}{2} and parts smaller than12 \frac{1}{2} :

57%,49%,0.54,80%,57100 57\%,49\%,\text{0.54,80}\%,\frac{57}{100}

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00:00 Sorted into 2 groups
00:04 First we'll convert fraction to percentages
00:12 Now we'll decide for each option if it's larger or smaller than the given value
01:10 And this is the solution to the question

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Understand the problem

Organise the following into parts larger than 12 \frac{1}{2} and parts smaller than12 \frac{1}{2} :

57%,49%,0.54,80%,57100 57\%,49\%,\text{0.54,80}\%,\frac{57}{100}

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To solve this problem, we'll convert each given value into decimal form and compare it with 0.5 0.5 .

  • 57%=0.57 57\% = 0.57 , and since 0.57>0.5 0.57 > 0.5 , it is larger than 12 \frac{1}{2} .
  • 49%=0.49 49\% = 0.49 , and since 0.49<0.5 0.49 < 0.5 , it is smaller than 12 \frac{1}{2} .
  • 0.54 0.54 is already in decimal form, and since 0.54>0.5 0.54 > 0.5 , it is larger than 12 \frac{1}{2} .
  • 80%=0.80 80\% = 0.80 , and since 0.80>0.5 0.80 > 0.5 , it is larger than 12 \frac{1}{2} .
  • 57100=0.57 \frac{57}{100} = 0.57 , and since 0.57>0.5 0.57 > 0.5 , it is larger than 12 \frac{1}{2} .

After comparing all the values, we classify them as follows:
- Smaller than 12 \frac{1}{2} : 49% 49\%
- Larger than 12 \frac{1}{2} : 57% 57\% , 0.54 0.54 , 80% 80\% , 57100 \frac{57}{100}

Therefore, the correct classification is:

49%<12 49\% < \frac{1}{2}

57%,0.54,80%,57100>12 57\%, 0.54, 80\%, \frac{57}{100} > \frac{1}{2}

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Final Answer

49%<12 49\%<\frac{1}{2}

57%,0.54,80%,57100>12 57\%,0.54,80\%,\frac{57}{100}>\frac{1}{2}

Key Points to Remember

Essential concepts to master this topic
  • Conversion: Convert all values to same format before comparing
  • Technique: Convert percentages: 57% = 0.57, compare with 0.5
  • Check: Verify each conversion: 57/100 = 0.57 > 0.5 ✓

Common Mistakes

Avoid these frequent errors
  • Comparing different number formats directly
    Don't compare 57% with 0.5 without converting = wrong classifications! Different formats make comparisons impossible to judge accurately. Always convert all values to the same format (decimals work best) before comparing with 1/2.

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Approximately what is \( \frac{11}{50} \) written as a percentage?

FAQ

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Why convert everything to decimals instead of fractions?

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Decimals are usually easier to compare than fractions! Since 12=0.5 \frac{1}{2} = 0.5 , you can quickly see if 0.57 > 0.5 or 0.49 < 0.5.

How do I convert percentages to decimals quickly?

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Divide by 100 or move the decimal point two places left. For example: 57% → 57.0 → 0.57, and 49% → 49.0 → 0.49.

What if I get confused between 57/100 and 57%?

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They're the same value! 57100=57%=0.57 \frac{57}{100} = 57\% = 0.57 . Both represent 57 parts out of 100, just written differently.

Is there a faster way than converting everything?

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You could convert 12 \frac{1}{2} to other formats instead! 12=50%=50100 \frac{1}{2} = 50\% = \frac{50}{100} . Then compare: is 57% > 50%? Yes!

What if two values are very close to 1/2?

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Be extra careful with your conversions! For example, 0.499 < 0.5 but 0.501 > 0.5. Double-check your decimal places when values are close.

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