Comparing Decimals 5th Grade

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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 greater.

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What does the symbol '>' mean?

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The symbol '>' means 'greater than'.

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What does the symbol '<' mean?

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The symbol '<' means 'less than'.

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What does the symbol '=' mean?

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The symbol '=' means 'equal to'.

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What is the place value of the digit 5 in the number 14.25?

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In the number 14.25, the digit 5 is in the hundredths place.

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What is the correct order of place values from largest to smallest?

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The correct order is: ones, tenths, hundredths, thousandths.

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How do you write 0.5 as a fraction?

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0.5 can be written as 1/2.

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What is the value of 0.07 in terms of hundredths?

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0.07 is equal to 7 hundredths.

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If two decimals have the same digits but different lengths, how do you compare them?

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You can add zeros to the shorter decimal to make them the same length, then compare.