Comparing 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, align the numbers by the decimal point and compare each digit from left to right.

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Which is greater: 0.5 or 0.05?

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0.5 is greater than 0.05.

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What does it mean if two decimals are equal?

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It means they represent the same value, even if they look different (e.g., 0.50 and 0.5 are equal).

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How do you write 5.12 in another way?

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5.12 can also be written as 5.1200.

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What is the value of the digit in the tenths place in 3.76?

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The value of the digit in the tenths place is 7.

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What is the value of the digit in the hundredths place in 2.45?

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The value of the digit in the hundredths place is 5.

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How do you order decimals from least to greatest?

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Compare the decimals by their place values, starting from the left.

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Which is smaller: 0.004 or 0.1?

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0.004 is smaller than 0.1.

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What does the symbol '>' mean?

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The symbol '>' means 'greater than'.