Ordering Decimals

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What is a decimal?

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A decimal is a number that includes a decimal point, which separates the whole number part from the fractional part. For example, 3.14 is a decimal.

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How do you compare decimals?

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To compare decimals, align the decimal points and compare each digit from left to right. The first digit that differs determines which decimal is larger.

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What does it mean to order decimals from largest to smallest?

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Ordering decimals from largest to smallest means arranging them in a sequence where the highest value comes first and the lowest value comes last.

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What does it mean to order decimals from smallest to largest?

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Ordering decimals from smallest to largest means arranging them in a sequence where the lowest value comes first and the highest value comes last.

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What is the value of 0.5 compared to 0.05?

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0.5 is greater than 0.05 because it represents 5 tenths, while 0.05 represents 5 hundredths.

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How do you round decimals?

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To round a decimal, look at the digit to the right of the place value you are rounding to. If it's 5 or greater, round up; if it's less than 5, round down.

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What is the place value of the digit 7 in the number 3.742?

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In the number 3.742, the digit 7 is in the tenths place, which means it represents 7 tenths or 0.7.

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What is the difference between 5.6 and 5.4?

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The difference between 5.6 and 5.4 is 0.2.

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How do you add decimals?

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To add decimals, align the decimal points and add each column, just like whole numbers. Place the decimal point in the sum directly below the other decimal points.

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How do you subtract decimals?

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To subtract decimals, align the decimal points and subtract each column, just like whole numbers. Place the decimal point in the difference directly below the other decimal points.