Compare 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 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 in comparing decimals?

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The symbol '>' means 'greater than'. It indicates that the number on the left is larger than the number on the right.

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What does the symbol '<' mean in comparing decimals?

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The symbol '<' means 'less than'. It indicates that the number on the left is smaller than the number on the right.

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What does the symbol '=' mean in comparing decimals?

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The symbol '=' means 'equal to'. It indicates that both numbers are the same.

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What is the tenths place in a decimal?

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The tenths place is the first digit to the right of the decimal point.

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What is the hundredths place in a decimal?

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The hundredths place is the second digit to the right of the decimal point.

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Which is greater: 0.5 or 0.29?

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0.5 is greater than 0.29.

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Which number is less than 0.35?

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0.29 is less than 0.35.

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What number falls between 4.5 and 4.6?

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4.58 falls between 4.5 and 4.6.