Comparing, Ordering, Adding, & Subtracting Decimals

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What is a decimal?

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A decimal is a number that has a whole part and a fractional part, separated by a decimal point. For example, 0.5 is a decimal.

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How do you compare decimals?

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To compare decimals, look at the digits from left to right. The first digit that differs determines which decimal is greater.

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What does it mean to order decimals?

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Ordering decimals means arranging them from least to greatest or greatest to least based on their value.

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What is the sum of 0.5 and 0.3?

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0.5 + 0.3 = 0.8

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What is the difference between 1.2 and 0.7?

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1.2 - 0.7 = 0.5

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How do you add decimals?

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To add decimals, align the decimal points and add as you would whole numbers, placing the decimal point in the answer directly below the other decimal points.

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What is the value of 0.75 in fraction form?

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0.75 = 75/100 = 3/4 in simplest form.

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How do you subtract decimals?

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To subtract decimals, align the decimal points and subtract as you would whole numbers, placing the decimal point in the answer directly below the other decimal points.

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What is 0.1 + 0.2 + 0.3?

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0.1 + 0.2 + 0.3 = 0.6

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Arrange the following decimals in order from least to greatest: 0.4, 0.2, 0.6.

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0.2, 0.4, 0.6