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.

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How do you compare two decimals?

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To compare two decimals, align them by the decimal point and compare digit by digit from left to right.

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

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Ordering numbers from least to greatest means arranging them starting with the smallest number and ending with the largest.

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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 and simplify if possible.

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What is the place value of the digit 3 in 4.36?

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The place value of 3 in 4.36 is 'tenths'.

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Which is greater: 0.75 or 0.8?

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0.8 is greater than 0.75.

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How do you round 2.67 to the nearest whole number?

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2.67 rounded to the nearest whole number is 3.

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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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How do you add decimals?

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To add decimals, align the decimal points and add as you would whole numbers, placing the decimal point in the sum directly below the other decimal points.