Compare and Order Decimals

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What is a decimal?

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A decimal is a number that has a whole number part and a fractional part, separated by a decimal point. For example, 0.5 is a decimal.

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How do you compare decimals?

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To compare decimals, look at the digits from left to right. The first place where the digits differ determines which decimal is greater or lesser.

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What does it mean for one decimal to be greater than another?

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A decimal is greater than another if it is further to the right on the number line. For example, 0.8 is greater than 0.5.

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What does it mean for one decimal to be less than another?

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A decimal is less than another if it is further to the left on the number line. For example, 0.3 is less than 0.5.

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What is the value of 0.86 in words?

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Zero point eight six.

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How can you write 8.60 in a simpler form?

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8.60 can be written as 8.6.

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What is the decimal equivalent of 37 out of 100?

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0.37 is the decimal equivalent of 37 out of 100.

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Which is greater: 0.65 or 0.69?

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0.69 is greater than 0.65.

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Arrange the following decimals from least to greatest: 0.22, 0.20, 0.02.

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0.02, 0.20, 0.22.

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What is the decimal representation of 86 hundredths?

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0.86 is the decimal representation of 86 hundredths.