Comparing Decimals

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What is a decimal number?

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A decimal number is a number that includes a decimal point, which separates the whole number part from the fractional part.

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How do you compare two decimal numbers?

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To compare two decimal numbers, 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 larger value when compared digit by digit, starting from the left.

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What is the value of 0.97 compared to 0.970?

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0.97 is equal to 0.970 because they represent the same value.

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How do you express the relationship between 0.07 and 0.7?

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0.07 is less than 0.7, which can be expressed as 0.07 < 0.7.

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What is the significance of leading zeros in decimal numbers?

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Leading zeros in decimal numbers do not affect the value; for example, 0.50 and 0.5 are equal.

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What is the place value of the digit 5 in the number 17.578?

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In the number 17.578, the digit 5 is in the tenths place.

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How do you round a decimal number to the nearest whole number?

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To round a decimal to the nearest whole number, look at the digit in the tenths place: if it is 5 or greater, round up; if it is less than 5, round down.

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What is the difference between 0.5 and 0.50?

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0.5 and 0.50 are equal; the trailing zero does not change the value.

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How can you convert a decimal to a fraction?

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To convert a decimal to a fraction, write the decimal as a fraction with a denominator of 10, 100, etc., depending on the number of decimal places, and simplify if possible.