comparing and ordering decimals

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What is a decimal?

Back

A decimal is a number that includes a decimal point, which separates the whole number part from the fractional part. For example, 4.5 is a decimal.

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How do you compare two decimals?

Back

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 it mean for decimals to be equal?

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Decimals are equal if they represent the same value, even if they have different numbers of digits. For example, 4.22 and 4.220 are equal.

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Order the following decimals from least to greatest: 0.5, 0.05, 0.55.

Back

0.05, 0.5, 0.55.

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What is the value of 0.36 in relation to 0.4?

Back

0.36 is less than 0.4.

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How do you write 3.5 in expanded form?

Back

3.5 can be written as 3 + 0.5.

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What is the first step in ordering decimals?

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The first step is to align the decimals by the decimal point.

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If you have the decimals 2.3, 2.30, and 2.300, how do they compare?

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They are all equal because they represent the same value.

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What is the greatest decimal in the following set: 1.1, 1.01, 1.001?

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1.1 is the greatest decimal.

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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.