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

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It means that the value of the first decimal is larger than the value of the second decimal.

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What does it mean when one decimal is less than another?

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It means that the value of the first decimal is smaller than the value of the second decimal.

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What is the significance of trailing zeros in decimals?

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Trailing zeros in decimals do not change the value of the number, but they can affect the way the number is presented.

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How can 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 value of 0.2 compared to 0.20?

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0.2 is equal to 0.20 because they represent the same value.

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How do you determine which decimal is larger: 0.17 or 0.19?

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0.19 is larger than 0.17 because when compared digit by digit, 9 is greater than 7.

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What is the relationship between 0.15 and 0.51?

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0.15 is less than 0.51 because 51 is greater than 15.

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How do you compare 0.3 and 0.09?

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0.3 is greater than 0.09 because 3 tenths is more than 9 hundredths.