Comparing Decimals

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What is a decimal?

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A decimal is a way of representing numbers that are not whole, using a point (.) to separate the whole number part from the fractional part.

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How do you compare decimals?

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To compare decimals, align the numbers by the decimal point and compare digit by digit from left to right.

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What does the term 'tenths' mean in decimals?

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Tenths refer to the first digit to the right of the decimal point, representing one part of ten.

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What does the term 'hundredths' mean in decimals?

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Hundredths refer to the second digit to the right of the decimal point, representing one part of one hundred.

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Which is greater: 0.7 or 0.70?

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0.7 and 0.70 are equal.

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What is the value of 0.5 in hundredths?

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0.5 is equal to 50 hundredths.

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How do you write 2 tenths as a decimal?

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2 tenths is written as 0.2.

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What is the decimal equivalent of 14 hundredths?

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14 hundredths is written as 0.14.

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Which is greater: 1.5 or 1.50?

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1.5 and 1.50 are equal.

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If 0.999 is compared to 1.0, what is the result?

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0.999 is less than 1.0.