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, 0.5 is a decimal.

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How do you compare decimals?

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To compare decimals, align the decimal points and compare each digit 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 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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Which decimal is less than 0.5?

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Examples of decimals less than 0.5 include 0.3, 0.4, and 0.49.

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How do you find the smallest decimal among a set?

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To find the smallest decimal, compare each decimal and identify the one with the lowest value.

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What is the decimal equivalent of 1/2?

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The decimal equivalent of 1/2 is 0.5.

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Order the following decimals from least to greatest: 0.2, 0.1, 0.3.

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0.1, 0.2, 0.3.

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What is the value of 0.75 in fraction form?

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0.75 is equivalent to 3/4 in fraction form.

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How do you round the decimal 2.67 to the nearest whole number?

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2.67 rounded to the nearest whole number is 3.

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What is the place value of the digit 5 in the decimal 3.456?

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In the decimal 3.456, the digit 5 is in the tenths place.