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A Fraction too Close

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Recognising equivalence between simple fractions and decimal fractions

Amber and Sam are taking readings on the plasma meters for Uncle Zak. A storm blows up and they have to take shelter. Sam starts to read the instruction book but he cannot understand the connection between the numbers on the meters and the information in the book. Numberella explains the link between ordinary fractions and decimal fractions. She explains they are two different ways of looking at the same thing and demonstrates by dividing up some number lines.