compare 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. For example, 0.75 is a decimal.

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How do you compare two decimals?

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

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What does the symbol '>' mean?

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The symbol '>' means 'greater than'. For example, 0.5 > 0.3 means 0.5 is greater than 0.3.

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What does the symbol '<' mean?

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The symbol '<' means 'less than'. For example, 0.2 < 0.4 means 0.2 is less than 0.4.

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What does the symbol '=' mean?

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The symbol '=' means 'equal to'. For example, 0.5 = 0.5 means both sides are equal.

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Which is bigger: 0.43 or 0.06?

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0.43 is bigger than 0.06.

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Which is bigger: 0.5 or 0.17?

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0.5 is bigger than 0.17.

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Fill in the blank: 0.45 ___________ 0.54

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0.45 < 0.54.

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Fill in the blank: 0.36 _________ 0.4

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0.36 < 0.4.

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What is the first step in comparing decimals?

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Align the decimal points of the numbers being compared.