Comparing and Ordering Decimal Numbers

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What is a decimal number?

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A decimal number 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 decimal numbers?

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

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What does the symbol '>' mean in decimal comparison?

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The symbol '>' means 'greater than'. It indicates that the number on the left is larger than the number on the right.

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What does the symbol '<' mean in decimal comparison?

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The symbol '<' means 'less than'. It indicates that the number on the left is smaller than the number on the right.

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What does the symbol '=' mean in decimal comparison?

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The symbol '=' means 'equal to'. It indicates that both numbers are the same.

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How do you determine which decimal is larger: 0.5 or 0.05?

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0.5 is larger than 0.05 because it has a greater value in the tenths place.

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What is the value of 0.23 in relation to 0.3?

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0.23 is less than 0.3.

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If 0.7 is compared to 0.47, which is greater?

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0.7 is greater than 0.47.

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How do you order the decimals 0.23, 0.47, 0.3, and 0.7 from least to greatest?

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The order from least to greatest is 0.23, 0.3, 0.47, 0.7.

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What is the shortest decimal among 0.831, 0.89, 0.84, and 0.824?

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0.824 is the shortest decimal.