Comparing 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, typically 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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CCSS.4.NF.C.7

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What does it mean if one decimal is greater than another?

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If one decimal is greater than another, it means that its value is larger when compared on a number line.

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CCSS.4.NF.C.7

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What is the significance of the place value in decimals?

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Place value in decimals determines the value of each digit based on its position relative to the decimal point.

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CCSS.5.NBT.A.3A

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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 (e.g., 0.75 = 75/100) and simplify if possible.

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What is the value of 0.8 compared to 0.52?

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0.8 is greater than 0.52.

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CCSS.4.NF.C.7

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What is the value of 1.934 compared to 1.935?

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1.934 is less than 1.935.

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CCSS.4.NF.C.7

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How do you determine which decimal is larger: 2.8 or 2.67?

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2.8 is greater than 2.67 because when compared digit by digit, 8 is greater than 6.

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CCSS.4.NF.C.7

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What does it mean if 14.456 is less than 15.3?

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It means that 14.456 is a smaller value than 15.3 on the number line.

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CCSS.4.NF.C.7

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How do you compare 1.7 and 1.701?

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1.7 is less than 1.701 because 1.701 has an additional digit in the thousandths place, making it larger.

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CCSS.4.NF.C.7