Comparing and Ordering 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. For example, 2.5 is a decimal.

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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 digit by digit from left to right.

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What does it mean to order decimals from least to greatest?

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Ordering decimals from least to greatest means arranging them in ascending order, starting with the smallest value.

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What is the value of 0.5 in relation to 0.75?

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0.5 is less than 0.75.

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How do you convert a fraction to a decimal?

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To convert a fraction to a decimal, divide the numerator by the denominator.

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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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What is the first step in ordering decimals?

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The first step is to compare the whole number parts of the decimals.

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Are the decimals 0.36, 0.38, and 0.4 in order from least to greatest?

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Yes, they are in order from least to greatest.

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What is the greatest decimal among 0.5, 0.75, and 0.25?

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The greatest decimal is 0.75.

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How do you determine if decimals are in order from greatest to least?

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To determine if decimals are in order from greatest to least, compare them starting from the largest value down to the smallest.