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.

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How do you compare decimals?

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

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What does it mean to order decimals?

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Ordering decimals means arranging them from the smallest to the largest or vice versa.

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What is the value of 0.65 in fraction form?

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0.65 is equal to 65/100.

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Which is greater: 0.7 or 0.65?

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0.7 is greater than 0.65.

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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.

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What is the decimal equivalent of 8/10?

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8/10 is equal to 0.8.

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If 4.22 = 4.220, what does this tell us about the numbers?

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It tells us that they are equal; the trailing zero does not change the value.

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What is the first step in comparing 0.12 and 0.3?

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Align the decimal points and compare the digits.

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What does the symbol '<' mean?

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The symbol '<' means 'less than'.