Comparing and Ordering Decimals

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What is a decimal?

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A decimal is a number that has a whole part and a fractional part, separated by a decimal point. For example, 3.14 is a decimal.

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How do you compare decimals?

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To compare decimals, look at the digits from left to right. The first digit that differs determines which decimal is larger or smaller.

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What does it mean to order decimals?

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Ordering decimals means arranging them from the smallest to the largest or vice versa.

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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 is the value of the digit 3 in the decimal 4.36?

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The value of the digit 3 in 4.36 is 3 tenths, or 0.3.

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How do you round 14.73 to the nearest whole number?

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14.73 rounded to the nearest whole number is 15.

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What is the smallest decimal number?

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The smallest decimal number is 0.

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If you have 0.2 and 0.25, which is larger?

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0.25 is larger than 0.2.

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What is 0.7 written as a fraction?

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0.7 can be written as 7/10.

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How do you add decimals?

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To add decimals, align the decimal points and add as you would whole numbers.