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 two decimal numbers?

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To compare two decimal numbers, look at the digits from left to right, starting with the highest place value. The first digit that differs determines which number is larger.

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What does the symbol '<' mean?

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The symbol '<' means 'less than'. For example, 3.1 < 3.52 means 3.1 is less than 3.52.

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What does the symbol '>' mean?

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The symbol '>' means 'greater than'. For example, 4.5 > 4.3 means 4.5 is greater than 4.3.

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What does the symbol '=' mean?

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The symbol '=' means 'equal to'. For example, 7.78 = 7.78 means both sides are the same.

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How do you order decimals from smallest to largest?

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To order decimals from smallest to largest, compare each decimal starting from the leftmost digit and arrange them based on their value.

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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 in fraction form.

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Which is larger: 0.75 or 0.7?

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0.75 is larger than 0.7.

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How do you write 3.4 in words?

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3.4 is written as 'three point four'.

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What is the decimal equivalent of 1/4?

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The decimal equivalent of 1/4 is 0.25.