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 two decimals?

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To compare two decimals, look at the digits from left to right, starting with the highest place value. The first digit that differs determines which decimal is greater or lesser.

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What does it mean if two decimals are equal?

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Two decimals are equal if they represent the same value, even if they have different numbers of digits after the decimal point.

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Which is greater: 0.5 or 0.50?

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

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How do you order decimals from greatest to least?

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To order decimals from greatest to least, compare each decimal starting from the leftmost digit and arrange them based on their values.

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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 number is less: 0.004 or 0.01?

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0.004 is less than 0.01.

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What is the place value of the digit 7 in 17.678?

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The digit 7 is in the tenths place, representing 7 tenths or 0.7.

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How do you write 0.07 as a fraction?

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0.07 can be written as 7/100.

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What is the difference between 0.7 and 0.07?

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0.7 is greater than 0.07; 0.7 is equal to 7 tenths, while 0.07 is equal to 7 hundredths.