Comparing Decimals to Thousandths

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What is a decimal?

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A decimal is a number that represents a fraction of ten. It is written with a decimal 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, start from the leftmost digit and compare each digit until you find a difference. The decimal with the larger digit in the first place where they differ is greater.

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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, regardless of how many digits are used after the decimal point.

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They are equal.

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The digit 6 is in the thousandths place.