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. For example, 0.5 is a decimal.

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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. The first digit that differs determines which decimal is larger or smaller.

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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 and ending with the largest.

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What is rounding?

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Rounding is the process of adjusting a number to a nearby value that is easier to work with, often to a specified place value.

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How do you round a decimal to the nearest tenth?

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To round a decimal to the nearest tenth, look at the hundredths place. If it is 5 or greater, round up; if it is less than 5, round down.

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What is the value of 0.8 in fraction form?

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0.8 in fraction form is 8/10, which simplifies to 4/5.

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What is the difference between 0.8 and 0.08?

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0.8 is ten times greater than 0.08. In decimal form, 0.8 is equivalent to 8/10, while 0.08 is equivalent to 8/100.

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How do you find a number that lies between two decimals?

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To find a number that lies between two decimals, you can take the average of the two numbers or choose a decimal that has a value greater than the smaller number and less than the larger number.

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What is the place value of the digit 6 in the decimal 6.857?

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In the decimal 6.857, the digit 6 is in the 'ones' place.

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How do you convert a decimal to a percentage?

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To convert a decimal to a percentage, multiply the decimal by 100 and add a percent sign. For example, 0.75 becomes 75%.