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 decimals?

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

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What does the symbol '>' mean in decimal comparison?

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The symbol '>' means 'greater than'. For example, 0.5 > 0.3 means 0.5 is greater than 0.3.

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What does the symbol '<' mean in decimal comparison?

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The symbol '<' means 'less than'. For example, 0.2 < 0.4 means 0.2 is less than 0.4.

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What does the symbol '=' mean in decimal comparison?

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The symbol '=' means 'equal to'. For example, 0.5 = 0.5 means both values are the same.

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How do you use place value to compare decimals?

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Use place value to compare the digits in each decimal starting from the left. The first digit that differs determines which decimal is greater.

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Compare 0.07 and 0.003. Which is greater?

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0.07 > 0.003.

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Compare 0.45 and 0.54. Which is greater?

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0.45 < 0.54.

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Compare 0.025 and 0.15. Which is greater?

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0.025 < 0.15.

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What is the value of the digit 3 in the decimal 0.345?

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In the decimal 0.345, the digit 3 is in the tenths place, representing 3/10 or 0.3.