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 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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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 does it mean if a decimal has more digits after the decimal point?

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More digits after the decimal point indicate a more precise value, but do not change the overall value if they are trailing zeros.

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How do you write 1.5 as a fraction?

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1.5 can be written as 3/2.

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What is the value of 0.75 in fraction form?

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0.75 is equal to 3/4.

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Which is smaller: 0.3 or 0.33?

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0.3 is smaller than 0.33.

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What is the relationship between 4.50 and 4.5?

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4.50 is equal to 4.5; they represent the same value.

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How do you determine if 5.67 is greater than or less than 5.76?

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5.67 is less than 5.76 because 7 is greater than 6 in the hundredths place.

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What does the term 'greater than' mean?

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'Greater than' means that one number is larger than another number.