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. For example, 0.5 is a decimal.

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How do you compare decimals?

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To compare decimals, align the decimal points and compare each digit from left to right. The first digit that differs determines which decimal is greater or lesser.

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What does 'least to greatest' mean?

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'Least to greatest' means arranging numbers starting from the smallest value to the largest value.

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What does 'greatest to least' mean?

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'Greatest to least' means arranging numbers starting from the largest value to the smallest value.

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How do you order decimals?

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To order decimals, compare their values by looking at the digits from left to right, starting with the whole number part and then the decimal part.

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What is the smallest decimal among 0.56, 0.65, 0.605, and 0.506?

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0.506 is the smallest decimal.

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Which decimal is less than 0.5?

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0.3 is less than 0.5.

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Order the following decimals from least to greatest: 0.75, 0.39, 0.2, 0.35.

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0.2, 0.35, 0.39, 0.75.

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What is the value of 1.02 compared to 1.25 and 1.50?

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1.02 is less than both 1.25 and 1.50.

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How do you write 0.36, 0.38, and 0.4 in order from least to greatest?

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0.36, 0.38, 0.4.