comparing and 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, 0.5 is a decimal.

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How do you compare two decimals?

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To compare two decimals, look at the digits from left to right. The first place where the digits differ determines which decimal is greater.

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What does the symbol '>' mean?

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The symbol '>' means 'greater than'. For example, 0.85 > 0.82 means 0.85 is greater than 0.82.

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What does the symbol '<' mean?

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The symbol '<' means 'less than'. For example, 0.13 < 0.3 means 0.13 is less than 0.3.

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What does the symbol '=' mean?

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The symbol '=' means 'equal to'. For example, 0.5 = 0.50 means both values are the same.

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How do you order decimals from greatest to least?

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To order decimals from greatest to least, compare each decimal and arrange them starting from the largest to the smallest.

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What is the value of 9 tenths in decimal form?

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9 tenths in decimal form is 0.9.

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What is the value of 99 hundredths in decimal form?

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99 hundredths in decimal form is 0.99.

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How do you convert a fraction to a decimal?

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What is the decimal equivalent of 0.33?

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The decimal equivalent of 0.33 is thirty-three hundredths.