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 (called a decimal point) to separate the whole number part from the fractional part.

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How do you compare decimals?

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To compare decimals, align the numbers by the decimal point and compare each digit from left to right. The first digit that differs determines which decimal is larger.

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What does it mean if one decimal is greater than another?

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If one decimal is greater than another, it means that its value is larger. For example, 0.75 is greater than 0.5.

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What is the value of the digit 3 in the decimal 4.36?

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In the decimal 4.36, the digit 3 is in the tenths place, which means it represents 3 tenths or 0.3.

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What is the value of the digit 7 in the decimal 0.07?

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In the decimal 0.07, the digit 7 is in the hundredths place, which means it represents 7 hundredths or 0.07.

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Which is larger: 0.5 or 0.50?

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0.5 and 0.50 are equal because they represent the same value.

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How can you convert a fraction to a decimal?

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To convert a fraction to a decimal, divide the numerator (top number) by the denominator (bottom number). For example, 1/4 = 0.25.

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What is the decimal equivalent of 3/10?

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The decimal equivalent of 3/10 is 0.3.

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If you have 0.8 and 0.08, which is greater?

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0.8 is greater than 0.08 because it represents 8 tenths, while 0.08 represents 8 hundredths.

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What does rounding a decimal mean?

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Rounding a decimal means adjusting the number to a nearby value that is simpler or easier to work with, often to a certain number of decimal places.