1.4 Compare and Order 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, 3.14 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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What does 'greatest to least' mean?

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

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What does 'least to greatest' mean?

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

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How do you order decimals?

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To order decimals, compare their values by looking at the digits from left to right, starting with the whole number part and then the decimal part.

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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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What is the value of 0.85 in fraction form?

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0.85 is equivalent to 85/100 or 17/20.

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How do you convert a decimal to a percentage?

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To convert a decimal to a percentage, multiply the decimal by 100 and add a percent sign. For example, 0.75 becomes 75%.

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What is the decimal equivalent of 3/4?

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The decimal equivalent of 3/4 is 0.75.

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If you have the decimals 0.54, 0.5, 0.85, and 0.8, which is the smallest?

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The smallest decimal is 0.5.