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 largest place value. The first digit that differs determines which decimal is larger.

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What does it mean to order decimals from largest to smallest?

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Ordering decimals from largest to smallest means arranging them in a sequence where the highest value comes first and the lowest value comes last.

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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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Which is greater: 0.75 or 0.5?

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0.75 is greater than 0.5.

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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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How do you read the decimal 3.14?

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You read 3.14 as 'three point one four'.

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

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The symbol '>' means 'greater than'.

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

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The symbol '<' means 'less than'.

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Compare the decimals: 2.5 and 2.05.

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2.5 is greater than 2.05.