Comparing Decimals

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What is a decimal?

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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 decimals?

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

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What does the symbol '>' mean?

Back

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 is used to show that two numbers are the same.

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Compare: 0.5 _____ 0.50

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Compare: 0.25 _____ 0.30

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Compare: 0.9 _____ 0.89

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What is the value of 0.1 in hundredths?

Back

0.1 is equal to 0.10 or 10 hundredths.

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What is the value of 0.07 in tenths?

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0.07 is equal to 0.0 in tenths, which is less than 0.1.