Comparing and Ordering Decimals

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What is the process for ordering decimals from least to greatest?

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To order decimals from least to greatest, compare the numbers starting from the leftmost digit. If the digits are the same, move to the next digit to the right until a difference is found.

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How do you determine if one decimal is greater than another?

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To determine if one decimal is greater than another, compare the digits from left to right. The first digit that differs will indicate which decimal is greater.

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How is the decimal 1.25 expressed in words?

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One and twenty-five hundredths.

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What does the term 'thousandths' refer to in decimals?

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Thousandths refer to the third digit to the right of the decimal point.

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How do you write the decimal for 'fifty-three and four tenths'?

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53.4

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What is the value of the digit in the hundredths place in the decimal 0.257?

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The value of the digit in the hundredths place is 5, which represents five hundredths.

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What is the relationship between 0.007 and 0.7?

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0.007 is less than 0.7.

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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.

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What is the significance of the decimal point in a number?

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

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How do you compare decimals with different numbers of digits?

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Align the decimals vertically and compare digit by digit, adding zeros if necessary to make the lengths equal.