Comparing Decimals

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What is the definition of a decimal?

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A decimal is a fraction whose denominator is a power of ten, represented with a decimal point separating 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 digit in the hundredths place represent?

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The digit in the hundredths place represents the number of hundredths in a decimal, or the second digit to the right of the decimal point.

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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 value of 0.5 in fraction form?

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0.5 is equivalent to 1/2.

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How do you order decimals from least to greatest?

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To order decimals from least to greatest, compare the whole number parts first, then the tenths, hundredths, and so on.

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What does the digit in the tenths place represent?

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The digit in the tenths place represents the number of tenths in a decimal, or the first digit to the right of the decimal point.

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How is the decimal 0.85 expressed in words?

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0.85 is expressed as eighty-five hundredths.

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What is the standard form of seventy-three hundredths?

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The standard form of seventy-three hundredths is 0.73.

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How do you write a decimal number in expanded form?

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A decimal number in expanded form is written as the sum of each digit multiplied by its place value.