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 numbers from least to greatest?

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Ordering from least to greatest means arranging numbers starting with the smallest value and ending with the largest.

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

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Ordering from greatest to least means arranging numbers starting with the largest value and ending with the smallest.

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How do you read a decimal number?

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Read the whole number part, then say 'point' for the decimal point, followed by each digit in the fractional part.

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What is the value of 0.5 in fraction form?

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0.5 is equivalent to 1/2.

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What is the value of 0.75 in fraction form?

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0.75 is equivalent to 3/4.

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How do you convert a decimal to a fraction?

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To convert a decimal to a fraction, write the decimal over 1, multiply numerator and denominator by 10 for each digit after the decimal, and simplify.

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What is the relationship between 0.50 and 0.5?

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0.50 and 0.5 are equal; they represent the same value.

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What is the smallest decimal in the following set: 0.75, 0.5, 1.25?

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The smallest decimal is 0.5.