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, 0.5 is a decimal.

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How do you compare decimals?

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To compare decimals, align the decimal points and compare each digit from left to right. The first digit that differs determines which decimal is greater.

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Order the decimals from least to greatest: 0.38, 0.4, 0.36

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0.36, 0.38, 0.4

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Order the decimals from least to greatest: 1.25, 1.52, 1.02, 1.50

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1.02, 1.25, 1.50, 1.52

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Order the numbers from least to greatest: 2.3, 1.7, 3.9, 4.5

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1.7, 2.3, 3.9, 4.5

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Which weighs less: 0.75 pounds of grapes, 0.5 pounds of bananas, or 1.25 pounds of apples?

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0.5 pounds of bananas weighs the least.

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Order the decimals from least to greatest: 0.75, 0.39, 0.2, 0.35

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0.2, 0.35, 0.39, 0.75

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What does 'least to greatest' mean?

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'Least to greatest' means arranging numbers starting from the smallest value to the largest value.

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What does 'greatest to least' mean?

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'Greatest to least' means arranging numbers starting from the largest value to the smallest value.

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How many decimal places does 0.75 have?

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0.75 has two decimal places.