Comparing Decimals

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What is a decimal?

Back

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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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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Which is greater: 0.4 or 0.30?

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0.4 is greater than 0.30.

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What does it mean if a decimal has more digits after the decimal point?

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More digits after the decimal point can indicate a more precise value, but it does not always mean it is greater.

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What is the value of 0.5 in fraction form?

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0.5 is equal to 1/2.

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If it rained 0.1 inches on Monday and 0.2 inches on Tuesday, which day had more rain?

Back

Tuesday had more rain with 0.2 inches.

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What is the greatest decimal among 0.93, 0.50, 0.75, and 0.78?

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0.93 is the greatest decimal.

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If Mrs. Bennett lives more than 0.55 mile and less than 0.75 mile, which of the following could be her distance: 0.65 mile, 0.04 mile, 0.40 mile, or 1.40 miles?

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0.65 mile could be her distance.

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What is the decimal equivalent of 3/10?

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The decimal equivalent of 3/10 is 0.3.

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How do you write 0.05 in fraction form?

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0.05 can be written as 5/100 or simplified to 1/20.