Ordering Decimals

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What is a decimal?

Back

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

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How do you compare decimals?

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To compare decimals, look at the digits from left to right. The first digit that differs determines which decimal is larger or smaller.

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What does it mean to order decimals?

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Ordering decimals means arranging them from smallest to largest or largest to smallest.

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Which is larger: 0.5 or 0.45?

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0.5 is larger than 0.45.

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What is the smallest decimal in this set: 0.1, 0.01, 0.001?

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0.001 is the smallest decimal.

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How do you find the largest decimal in a set?

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To find the largest decimal, compare each decimal and identify the one with the highest value.

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What is the second largest number in this set: 0.3, 0.4, 0.2?

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The second largest number is 0.3.

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If you have 0.25, 0.5, and 0.75, which is the largest?

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0.75 is the largest.

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What does the term 'third largest' mean?

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'Third largest' refers to the number that is in the third position when all numbers are arranged from largest to smallest.

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How can you tell which decimal is smaller: 0.065 or 0.56?

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0.065 is smaller than 0.56.