Definitions
- Referring to a number system based on the number 10, where each digit represents a power of 10. - Describing a numerical value expressed in base 10, with a decimal point separating the whole number from the fractional part. - Talking about a mathematical operation that involves numbers expressed in base 10, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division.
- Describing a numerical value expressed as a ratio of two integers, where the numerator represents a part and the denominator represents a whole. - Referring to a quantity or measurement that is not a whole number, but rather a part of a whole. - Talking about a mathematical operation that involves fractions, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division.
List of Similarities
- 1Both involve numerical values.
- 2Both are used in mathematical operations.
- 3Both can represent parts of a whole.
- 4Both can be expressed as ratios.
- 5Both can be used in measurements or calculations.
What is the difference?
- 1Representation: Decimal uses a base-10 numbering system, while fractional uses ratios of integers.
- 2Form: Decimal is expressed with a decimal point, while fractional is expressed as a ratio of two integers.
- 3Value: Decimal can represent both whole and fractional values, while fractional only represents fractional values.
- 4Simplicity: Decimal is simpler to use in basic arithmetic operations, while fractional can be more complex due to the need for common denominators.
- 5Application: Decimal is commonly used in finance, science, and everyday life, while fractional is more commonly used in measurements, recipes, and construction.
Remember this!
Decimal and fractional are both used in mathematics to represent numerical values. However, the difference between them lies in their representation and value. Decimal uses a base-10 numbering system and can represent both whole and fractional values, while fractional uses ratios of integers and only represents fractional values.
