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.

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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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What does the tenths place represent in a decimal?

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The tenths place is the first digit to the right of the decimal point, representing one part out of ten.

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What is the value of 0.07 in fraction form?

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0.07 can be expressed as 7/100.

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How do you order decimals from least to greatest?

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To order decimals from least to greatest, compare the whole number parts first, then the tenths, hundredths, etc.

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What is the difference between 0.7 and 0.07?

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0.7 is greater than 0.07 because 0.7 is equivalent to 0.70, which is larger.

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What does the symbol '>' mean?

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The symbol '>' means 'greater than'.

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What does the symbol '<' mean?

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The symbol '<' means 'less than'.

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What does the symbol '=' mean?

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The symbol '=' means 'equal to'.

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How do you convert a decimal to a fraction?

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To convert a decimal to a fraction, write the decimal over its place value and simplify if possible.