Rounding and Comparing Decimals

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What is rounding?

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Rounding is the process of adjusting a number to make it simpler while keeping its value close to what it was. It often involves increasing or decreasing the number to the nearest specified place value.

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How do you round a decimal to the nearest tenth?

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To round a decimal to the nearest tenth, look at the hundredths place. If it is 5 or greater, round up the tenths place by one. If it is less than 5, keep the tenths place the same.

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Round 47.941 to the nearest tenth.

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47.9

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What is the nearest hundredth?

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The nearest hundredth is the second digit to the right of the decimal point. When rounding, look at the thousandths place to determine whether to round up or keep the same.

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Round 5.592 to the nearest hundredth.

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5.59

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How do you compare decimals?

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

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Which is greater: 0.6 or 1.45?

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0.6 < 1.45

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What does it mean to order numbers from least to greatest?

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Ordering numbers from least to greatest means arranging them in ascending order, starting with the smallest number and ending with the largest.

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Order the following from least to greatest: 45.0, 40.5, 40.09, 49.5.

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40.09, 40.5, 45.0, 49.5

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What is the thousands place in a number?

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The thousands place is the fourth digit to the left of the decimal point in a whole number, representing how many thousands are in that number.

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