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 decimals?

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To compare decimals, align the decimal points and compare each digit from left to right. The first digit that differs determines which decimal is greater.

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Order the decimals from least to greatest: 0.25, 0.5, 0.75.

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0.25, 0.5, 0.75

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What does it mean to order numbers?

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Ordering numbers means arranging them in a specific sequence, either from least to greatest or greatest to least.

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Order the decimals from greatest to least: 0.99, 0.56, 0.25.

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0.99, 0.56, 0.25

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What is the value of 0.60 in words?

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Sixty hundredths.

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How do you convert a fraction to a decimal?

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To convert a fraction to a decimal, divide the numerator by the denominator. For example, 1/4 = 0.25.

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Order the decimals from least to greatest: 1.25, 1.52, 1.02, 1.50.

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1.02, 1.25, 1.50, 1.52

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What is the decimal equivalent of 3/10?

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0.3

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How do you round a decimal to the nearest whole number?

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To round a decimal to the nearest whole number, look at the digit to the right of the decimal point. If it's 5 or greater, round up; if it's less than 5, round down.