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, starting with the highest place value. The first digit that differs 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, 0.85 > 0.82 means 0.85 is greater than 0.82.

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What does the symbol '<' mean?

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The symbol '<' means 'less than'. For example, 0.29 < 0.92 means 0.29 is less than 0.92.

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What does the symbol '=' mean?

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The symbol '=' means 'equal to'. For example, 2.49 = 2.49 means both sides are equal.

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Which is larger: 0.43 or 0.06?

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0.43 is larger than 0.06.

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How do you write 0.85 compared to 0.82 using a symbol?

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0.85 > 0.82.

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What is the place value of the digit 5 in 0.75?

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The place value of the digit 5 in 0.75 is 'tenths'.

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What is the place value of the digit 2 in 2.49?

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The place value of the digit 2 in 2.49 is 'units' or 'ones'.

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If two decimals are equal, what symbol do you use?

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You use the '=' symbol.