Comparing Decimals

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What is a decimal?

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A decimal is a fraction whose denominator is a power of ten, represented with a decimal point. For example, 0.5 is a decimal representation of 5/10.

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How do you compare two decimals?

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To compare two decimals, align them by the decimal point and compare digit by digit from left to right.

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What does the symbol '>' mean?

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The symbol '>' means 'greater than'. It is used to show that one number is larger than another.

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What does the symbol '<' mean?

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The symbol '<' means 'less than'. It is used to show that one number is smaller than another.

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What does the symbol '=' mean?

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The symbol '=' means 'equal to'. It indicates that two values are the same.

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How do you read the decimal 0.467?

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0.467 is read as 'four hundred sixty-seven thousandths'.

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How do you read the decimal 7.20?

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7.20 is read as 'seven and twenty hundredths'.

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What is the value of the digit 3 in the decimal 17.3?

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In the decimal 17.3, the digit 3 is in the tenths place, representing 3/10 or 0.3.

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What is the value of the digit 6 in the decimal 28.36?

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In the decimal 28.36, the digit 6 is in the hundredths place, representing 6/100 or 0.06.

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Which is greater: 0.101 or 0.10?

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0.101 is greater than 0.10 because 0.101 has an additional digit in the thousandths place.