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 numbers, using a point (.) to separate the whole part from the fractional part.

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How do you compare decimals?

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To compare decimals, align the numbers by the decimal point and compare digit by digit from left to right.

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What does it mean when two decimals are equal?

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It means that both decimals represent the same value, even if they look different (e.g., 0.5 and 0.50 are equal).

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What is the value of 0.2 compared to 0.20?

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0.2 = 0.20

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What is the value of 0.50 compared to 0.5?

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0.50 = 0.5

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Which is greater: 1.5 or 1.255?

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1.5 > 1.255

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What is the value of 0.3 compared to 0.09?

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0.3 > 0.09

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What is the value of 0.17 compared to 0.19?

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0.17 < 0.19

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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 'greater than'.