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, using a point to separate the whole number part from the fractional part.

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How do you compare decimals?

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To compare decimals, look at the digits from left to right, starting with the largest place value. The first digit that differs determines which decimal is greater.

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What does 0.5 equal to?

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0.5 is equal to 0.50.

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Order the decimals from least to greatest: 0.2, 0.1, 0.3.

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0.1, 0.2, 0.3.

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What is the value of 0.75 in cents?

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0.75 equals 75 cents.

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What does the decimal 0.01 represent?

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0.01 represents one hundredth.

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If 0.4 is greater than 0.3, what can we say about 0.4 and 0.5?

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0.4 is less than 0.5.

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What is the decimal representation of 3/10?

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3/10 is represented as 0.3.

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How do you write 0.6 as a fraction?

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0.6 can be written as 6/10 or simplified to 3/5.

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What is the decimal for 7 tenths?

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7 tenths is written as 0.7.