Comparing Decimals

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What is a decimal?

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A decimal is a way of representing numbers that are not whole, using a point (.) to separate the whole number part from the fractional part.

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What does the symbol '<' mean?

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The symbol '<' means 'less than'. It is used to compare two numbers, indicating that the number on the left is smaller than the number on the right.

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What does the symbol '>' mean?

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The symbol '>' means 'greater than'. It is used to compare two numbers, indicating that the number on the left is larger than the number on the right.

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What does the symbol '=' mean?

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The symbol '=' means 'equal to'. It indicates that the two numbers on either side of the symbol are the same.

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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 place where the digits differ determines which decimal is larger or smaller.

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What is 4.6 compared to 4.61?

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4.6 is less than 4.61, so we write 4.6 < 4.61.

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What is 9.5 compared to 9.50?

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9.5 is equal to 9.50, so we write 9.5 = 9.50.

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What is 7.02 compared to 6.8?

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7.02 is greater than 6.8, so we write 7.02 > 6.8.

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What is 15.15 compared to 15.16?

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15.15 is less than 15.16, so we write 15.15 < 15.16.

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What is 5.4 compared to 5.40?

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5.4 is equal to 5.40, so we write 5.4 = 5.40.