Comparing Decimals

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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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How do you compare decimals?

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To compare decimals, align the decimal points and compare the digits from left to right.

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What does it mean when two decimals are equal?

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It means they represent the same value, even if they look different (e.g., 0.2 and 0.20 are equal).

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What is the value of 0.1 in hundredths?

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0.1 is equal to 0.10, which is 10 hundredths.

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Which is greater: 0.5 or 0.50?

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They are equal; 0.5 and 0.50 represent the same value.

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What is the decimal equivalent of 1/4?

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The decimal equivalent of 1/4 is 0.25.

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How do you write 0.75 as a fraction?

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0.75 can be written as 75/100, which simplifies to 3/4.

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What is the place value of the digit 7 in 0.78?

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The place value of 7 in 0.78 is tenths.

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Which is smaller: 0.17 or 0.19?

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0.17 is smaller than 0.19.

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What does the symbol '<' mean?

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The symbol '<' means 'less than'.