Comparing 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 decimals?

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To compare 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 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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Which is greater: 0.5 or 0.50?

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0.5 and 0.50 are equal; they represent the same value.

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What is the value of 0.1 in fraction form?

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0.1 is equal to 1/10.

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How do you write 0.75 as a fraction?

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0.75 can be written as 75/100, which simplifies to 3/4.

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What is the place value of the digit 3 in 0.345?

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The place value of the digit 3 in 0.345 is 'tenths'.

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If 0.007 is less than 0.7, what can you conclude?

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0.007 is much smaller than 0.7; the leading zeros indicate it is a smaller decimal.

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What is the greatest number among 0.004, 0.100, and 0.010?

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The greatest number is 0.100.

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How do you express 0.97 in hundredths?

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0.97 can be expressed as 97/100.