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, 0.75 is a decimal.

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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. The first digit that differs determines which decimal is greater.

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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 starting with the smallest value and ending with the largest value.

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What is the value of 0.5 in fraction form?

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0.5 is equivalent to 1/2.

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How do you convert a decimal to a fraction?

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To convert a decimal to a fraction, write the decimal over its place value (e.g., 0.75 = 75/100) and simplify if possible.

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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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Which is greater: 0.24 or 0.3?

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0.3 is greater than 0.24.

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Order the following 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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What is the greatest decimal in this set: 4.67, 4.56, 4.55, 4.6?

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The greatest decimal is 4.67.

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How do you round the decimal 0.76 to the nearest whole number?

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0.76 rounded to the nearest whole number is 1.