Ordering Decimals

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What is a decimal?

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A decimal is a number that has a whole part and a fractional part, separated by a decimal point. For example, 0.5 is a decimal.

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How do you compare decimals?

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

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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 in ascending order, starting with the smallest value.

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What does it mean to order decimals from greatest to least?

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Ordering decimals from greatest to least means arranging them in descending order, starting with the largest value.

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How do you write 0.75 in words?

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Zero point seven five.

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What is the value of 0.4 compared to 0.38?

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0.4 is greater than 0.38.

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Order the following decimals from least to greatest: 0.36, 0.38, 0.4.

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0.36, 0.38, 0.4.

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Order the following decimals from greatest to least: 9.21, 9.0, 9.2, 9.06.

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9.21, 9.2, 9.06, 9.0.

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Which is greater: 1.25 or 1.02?

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1.25 is greater than 1.02.

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If Emily bought 0.75 pounds of grapes, 0.5 pounds of bananas, and 1.25 pounds of apples, which fruit weighs the least?

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Bananas weigh the least.