Ordering Decimals

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What is the process of 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 until a difference is found. Arrange the numbers based on their values.

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How do you determine which decimal is the smallest among a set of decimals?

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To find the smallest decimal, compare each decimal value. The one with the least value when compared digit by digit is the smallest.

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What is the difference between ascending and descending order?

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Ascending order arranges numbers from smallest to largest, while descending order arranges numbers from largest to smallest.

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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 decimal equivalent of 3/4?

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The decimal equivalent of 3/4 is 0.75.

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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 is the value of 0.5 in relation to 0.75?

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0.5 is less than 0.75.

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How can you order the decimals 0.38, 0.4, and 0.36 from least to greatest?

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The order from least to greatest is 0.36, 0.38, 0.4.

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What is the significance of the tenths and hundredths place in decimals?

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The tenths place is the first digit to the right of the decimal point, and the hundredths place is the second digit. They determine the value of the decimal.

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How do you write decimals in descending order?

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To write decimals in descending order, list them from the largest value to the smallest value.