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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What does the symbol '>' mean?

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The symbol '>' means 'greater than'. It is used to compare two numbers, indicating that the number on the left is larger than the number on the right.

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What does the symbol '<' mean?

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The symbol '<' means 'less than'. It is used to compare two numbers, indicating that the number on the left is smaller than the number on the right.

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What does the symbol '=' mean?

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The symbol '=' means 'equal to'. It indicates that the two numbers on either side of the symbol are the same.

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How do you compare decimals?

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To compare decimals, look at the digits from left to right, starting with the whole number part. If the whole numbers are the same, compare the digits in the decimal part.

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Which is greater: 2.8 or 2.77?

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2.8 is greater than 2.77.

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Which is equal: 5.4 or 5.40?

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5.4 is equal to 5.40.

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Which is less: 15.15 or 15.16?

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15.15 is less than 15.16.

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Which is equal: 21.3 or 21.30?

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21.3 is equal to 21.30.

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Which is greater: 0.2 or 0.19?

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0.2 is greater than 0.19.