Comparing and Reading Decimals Flashcard

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What is a decimal?

Back

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 read the decimal 0.50?

Back

You read it as 'zero point five zero' or 'fifty hundredths'.

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What does it mean to order decimals from least to greatest?

Back

It means to arrange the decimals starting from the smallest value to the largest value.

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What is the value of 0.6 in fraction form?

Back

0.6 is equal to 6/10 or simplified to 3/5.

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How do you subtract decimals?

Back

Align the decimal points and subtract as you would with whole numbers, then place the decimal point in the answer.

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What is the result of 0.98 - 0.76?

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The result is 0.22.

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How do you compare two decimals?

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You compare decimals by looking at the digits from left to right, starting with the highest place value.

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What does the symbol '>' mean?

Back

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'.