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 digit that differs determines which decimal is larger.

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What does the symbol '>' mean in decimal comparison?

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The symbol '>' means 'greater than'. For example, 0.6 > 0.5 means 0.6 is greater than 0.5.

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What does the symbol '<' mean in decimal comparison?

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The symbol '<' means 'less than'. For example, 0.4 < 0.5 means 0.4 is less than 0.5.

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What does the symbol '=' mean in decimal comparison?

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

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Which is larger: 0.45 or 0.54?

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0.54 is larger than 0.45.

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How do you use place value to compare decimals?

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To use place value, align the decimals and compare digits starting from the left. The first digit that differs determines the larger decimal.

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What is the value of the digit in the tenths place in 0.6?

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In 0.6, the digit in the tenths place is 6.

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What is the value of the digit in the hundredths place in 0.75?

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In 0.75, the digit in the hundredths place is 5.

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Which is bigger: 0.60 or 0.06?

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0.60 is bigger than 0.06.