Compare Decimals

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What is a decimal?

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A decimal is a fraction whose denominator is a power of ten, represented with a decimal point to separate the whole number from the fractional part.

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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 the symbol '>' mean in decimal comparison?

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The symbol '>' means 'greater than', indicating that the number on the left is larger than the number on the right.

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What does the symbol '<' mean in decimal comparison?

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The symbol '<' means 'less than', indicating that the number on the left is smaller than the number on the right.

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What does the symbol '=' mean in decimal comparison?

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The symbol '=' means 'equal to', indicating that both numbers have the same value.

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How can you express 8.60 in a simpler form?

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8.60 can be expressed as 8.6, as trailing zeros after the decimal point do not change the value.

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What is the value of 0.86 in terms of hundredths?

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0.86 represents 86 hundredths, which can be visualized as 86 out of 100 parts.

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How do you place a decimal on a number line?

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To place a decimal on a number line, identify the whole numbers it falls between and divide the segments into tenths or hundredths as needed.

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What is the relationship between 0.78 and 0.77?

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0.78 is greater than 0.77, as it has a higher value in the hundredths place.

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How do you convert a fraction to a decimal?

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To convert a fraction to a decimal, divide the numerator by the denominator.