Ordering and Comparing 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 it mean for a decimal to be greater than another?

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A decimal is greater than another if it has a larger value when compared, meaning it is further to the right on the number line.

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What is the value of 0.75 in fraction form?

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0.75 is equal to 75/100, which simplifies to 3/4.

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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 each decimal and arrange them starting from the smallest value to the largest.

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What is the decimal equivalent of 1/10?

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The decimal equivalent of 1/10 is 0.1.

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If 7.5 is greater than 7.4, what can you say about 7.55?

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7.55 is also greater than 7.4 and greater than 7.5.

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What is the sum of 7.25 and 0.5?

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The sum of 7.25 and 0.5 is 7.75.

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Which is less: 0.6 or 0.65?

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0.6 is less than 0.65.

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What does the symbol '>' mean?

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The symbol '>' means 'greater than'.