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 two decimals?

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To compare two decimals, look at the digits from left to right, starting with the highest place value. The first digit that differs determines which decimal is larger.

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What does the symbol '>' mean?

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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: 1.5 _____ 1.255

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Compare: 0.24 _____ 0.51

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Compare: 0.85 _____ 0.1

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Compare: 4.22 _____ 4.220

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Compare: 5.08 _____ 6.06

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