Ordering 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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CCSS.2.MD.B.6

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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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CCSS.4.NF.C.7

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What does it mean to order decimals from greatest to least?

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Ordering decimals from greatest to least means arranging them starting with the largest value down to the smallest value.

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CCSS.5.NBT.A.3B

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What is the tenths place in a decimal?

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The tenths place is the first digit to the right of the decimal point.

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CCSS.5.NBT.A.3A

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How do you convert a decimal to a fraction?

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To convert a decimal to a fraction, write the decimal over its place value and simplify if possible.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.2D

CCSS.8.NS.A.1

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What is the value of 0.5 in fraction form?

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0.5 is equal to 1/2.

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How do you round a decimal to the nearest whole number?

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To round a decimal to the nearest whole number, look at the digit in the tenths place. If it's 5 or greater, round up; if it's less than 5, round down.

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CCSS.5.NBT.A.4

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What is the difference between 0.50 and 0.5?

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0.50 and 0.5 are equal; the trailing zero does not change the value.

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CCSS.5.NBT.B.7

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How do you order decimals from least to greatest?

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To order decimals from least to greatest, start with the smallest value and arrange them up to the largest value.

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CCSS.5.NBT.A.3B

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What is the decimal equivalent of 3/4?

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The decimal equivalent of 3/4 is 0.75.