Comparing Decimals (Tenths and Hundredths)

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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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What does the term 'tenths' mean in decimals?

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Tenths are the first place to the right of the decimal point, representing one part out of ten.

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What does the term 'hundredths' mean in decimals?

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Hundredths are the second place to the right of the decimal point, representing one part out of one hundred.

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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.

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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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Which is less: 0.6 or 1.2?

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0.6 is less than 1.2.

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In a race, if Steven ran 0.97 miles, Mike ran 0.9 miles, and David ran 0.93 miles, who ran the least?

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Mike ran the least at 0.9 miles.

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Which is greater: 0.3 or 0.03?

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0.3 is greater than 0.03.

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Which is less: 0.85 or 0.88?

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0.85 is less than 0.88.

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What is the value of 0.75 in terms of tenths and hundredths?

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0.75 is 7 tenths and 5 hundredths.

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