Comparing and Ordering 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 part from the fractional part.

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CCSS.4.NF.C.6

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How do you compare two decimal numbers?

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To compare two decimal numbers, align them by their decimal points and compare digit by digit from left to right.

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CCSS.4.NF.C.7

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What does the symbol '>' represent in decimal comparison?

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'>' means that the number on the left is greater than the number on the right.

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CCSS.4.NF.C.7

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

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'<' means that the number on the left is less than the number on the right.

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CCSS.5.NBT.A.3B

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

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'=' means that both numbers are equal.

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CCSS.4.NF.C.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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CCSS.7.NS.A.2D

CCSS.8.NS.A.1

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What is the place value of the digit 5 in the number 4.56?

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In the number 4.56, the digit 5 is in the tenths place, which is one-tenth or 0.5.

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CCSS.5.NBT.A.3A

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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 each decimal value and arrange them in ascending order.

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CCSS.5.NBT.A.3B

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What is the value of 9 tenths in decimal form?

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9 tenths in decimal form is 0.9.

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CCSS.4.NF.C.6

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What is the value of 99 hundredths in decimal form?

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99 hundredths in decimal form is 0.99.

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CCSS.5.NBT.A.3A