Comparing 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.

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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.

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What does the symbol '>' mean?

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The symbol '>' means 'greater than'.

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What does the symbol '<' mean?

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The symbol '<' means 'less than'.

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What does the symbol '=' mean?

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The symbol '=' means 'equal to'.

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How do you determine which decimal is larger: 0.42 or 0.418?

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0.42 is greater than 0.418 because when aligned, 0.42 has a higher digit in the hundredths place.

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Are 0.400 and 0.40 equal?

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Yes, 0.400 and 0.40 are equal because they represent the same value.

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What is the value of 0.500 compared to 0.5?

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0.500 is equal to 0.5.

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What is the first step in comparing two decimals?

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The first step is to align the decimal points.

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If two decimals have the same whole number part, how do you compare them?

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If the whole number parts are the same, compare the digits in the decimal part from left to right.