Read, Write, Compare Decimals

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What is a decimal?

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A decimal is a fraction expressed in a special form, where the denominator is a power of ten, represented with a decimal point.

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How do you compare two decimals?

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To compare two decimals, align them by the decimal point and compare digit by digit from left to right.

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What does it mean for one decimal to be greater than another?

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A decimal is greater than another if it has a higher value when compared, meaning it is further to the right on the number line.

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What is the value of 0.67 in relation to 0.612, 0.6, and 0.069?

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0.67 has the greatest value among 0.612, 0.6, and 0.069.

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How do you write the decimal 0.43 in words?

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Zero point four three.

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What is the decimal representation of thirty-one and twenty-seven thousandths?

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31.027.

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How do you convert a decimal to a fraction?

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To convert a decimal to a fraction, write the decimal over its place value and simplify if possible.

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What is the place value of the digit 7 in the decimal 0.027?

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The place value of 7 in 0.027 is in the thousandths place.

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How do you round the decimal 0.456 to the nearest hundredth?

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0.456 rounded to the nearest hundredth is 0.46.

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What is the significance of the decimal point?

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The decimal point separates the whole number part from the fractional part of a decimal.