Decimals/Comparing decimals

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What is a decimal?

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A decimal is a way of representing numbers that are not whole numbers, using a point (.) to separate the whole part from the fractional part.

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How do you compare decimals?

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To compare decimals, align the decimal points and compare each digit from left to right.

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What does the term 'greater than' mean in decimals?

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'Greater than' means that one decimal number is larger than another, represented by the symbol '>'.

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What does the term 'less than' mean in decimals?

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'Less than' means that one decimal number is smaller than another, represented by the symbol '<'.

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What is 1/10 as a decimal?

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0.1

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What is 3/10 as a decimal?

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0.3

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What is 7/10 as a decimal?

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0.7

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How do you convert a fraction to a decimal?

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To convert a fraction to a decimal, divide the numerator by the denominator.

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What is the decimal equivalent of 5/100?

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0.05

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Which is greater: 0.25 or 0.5?

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0.5 is greater than 0.25.