Comparing Decimals

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What is a decimal?

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A decimal is a way of representing fractions using a point (decimal point) to separate the whole number part from the fractional part.

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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 'less than'.

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What does the symbol '>' mean?

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The symbol '>' means 'greater than'.

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What does the symbol '=' mean?

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The symbol '=' means 'equal to'.

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How can you tell which decimal is larger: 1.7 or 1.701?

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1.701 is larger than 1.7 because when comparing, 1.701 has an additional digit that makes it greater.

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What decimal is between 0.8 and 0.9?

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0.84 is between 0.8 and 0.9.

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If two decimals have the same whole number part, how do you compare them?

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Compare the digits in the decimal part starting from the left.

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Are 4.22 and 4.220 equal?

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Yes, 4.22 and 4.220 are equal because the trailing zero does not change the value.

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What is the value of 1.934 compared to 1.935?

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1.934 is less than 1.935.