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 (.) to separate the whole number part from the fractional part.

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CCSS.4.NF.C.6

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How do you compare two decimals?

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To compare two decimals, look at the digits from left to right. The first place where the digits differ determines which decimal is greater.

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CCSS.5.NBT.A.3B

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What does it mean for a decimal to have a greater value?

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A decimal has a greater value if it is further to the right on the number line compared to another decimal.

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CCSS.4.NF.C.7

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Which is greater: 0.7 or 0.78?

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0.78 is greater than 0.7.

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CCSS.4.NF.C.7

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What is the value of 0.05 in relation to 0.04 and 0.06?

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0.05 is between 0.04 and 0.06.

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CCSS.5.NBT.A.3B

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How do you write one-tenth as a decimal?

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One-tenth is written as 0.1.

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CCSS.5.NBT.A.3A

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What is the decimal representation of two-hundredths?

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Two-hundredths is written as 0.02.

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CCSS.5.NBT.A.3A

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If Puppy 1 weighs 5.5 pounds and Puppy 4 weighs 5.53 pounds, which is heavier?

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Puppy 4 is heavier than Puppy 1.

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CCSS.5.NBT.A.3B

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What is the decimal for five-tenths?

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Five-tenths is written as 0.5.

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CCSS.4.NF.C.6

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How do you determine the fastest time in a race using decimals?

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The fastest time is the smallest decimal value among the recorded times.

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CCSS.5.NBT.A.3B