Compare and Order Decimals

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What is a decimal?

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A decimal is a number that has a whole part and a fractional part, separated by a decimal point. For example, 3.14 is a decimal.

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How do you compare two decimals?

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To compare two decimals, look at the digits from left to right. The first place where the digits differ determines which decimal is greater.

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What does the symbol '>' mean?

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The symbol '>' means 'greater than'. For example, 5 > 3 means 5 is greater than 3.

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What does the symbol '<' mean?

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The symbol '<' means 'less than'. For example, 2 < 4 means 2 is less than 4.

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What does the symbol '=' mean?

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The symbol '=' means 'equal to'. For example, 0.5 = 0.50 means both values are equal.

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How do you order decimals from least to greatest?

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To order decimals from least to greatest, compare the whole numbers first, then the decimal parts, starting from the left.

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What is the least number among 28.3, 285.503, 29.503, and 28.103?

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The least number is 28.103.

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Insert > or <: 32.5 _____ 30.8

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32.5 > 30.8

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Insert > or <: 2.6 _____ 2.19

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2.6 > 2.19

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Insert > or <: 0.50 _____ 0.5

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0.50 = 0.5