Comparing and 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. For example, 1.5 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 greater or lesser.

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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 and ending with the smallest value.

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

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

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What is the value of 0.5 compared to 0.4?

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0.5 is greater than 0.4.

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What is the value of 1.63 compared to 1.8?

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1.63 is less than 1.8.

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How do you read the decimal 1.76?

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You read 1.76 as 'one point seven six'.

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What is the first step in comparing decimals?

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The first step is to align the decimal points of the numbers being compared.

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What is the decimal equivalent of 1.4?

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The decimal equivalent of 1.4 is 1.40.

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Which is greater: 1.68 or 1.6?

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1.68 is greater than 1.6.