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 decimals?

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To compare decimals, look at the digits from left to right, starting with the highest place value.

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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 'less than'.

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What does the symbol '=' mean?

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The symbol '=' means 'equal to'.

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How do you write 0.50 in another way?

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0.50 can also be written as 0.5.

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Are 0.50 and 0.5 equal?

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Yes, 0.50 and 0.5 are equal.

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Which is greater: 1.58 or 1.85?

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1.85 is greater than 1.58.

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What is the value of the digit in the tenths place in 3.14?

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The value of the digit in the tenths place in 3.14 is 1.

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What is the value of the digit in the hundredths place in 2.56?

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The value of the digit in the hundredths place in 2.56 is 6.