Comparing Decimals 5th Grade

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What is a decimal?

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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?

Back

To compare decimals, align the numbers by the decimal point and compare digit by digit from left to right.

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What does the symbol '>' mean?

Back

The symbol '>' means 'greater than'.

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What does the symbol '<' mean?

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The symbol '<' means 'less than'.

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What does the symbol '=' mean?

Back

The symbol '=' means 'equal to'.

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How much is a dime worth?

Back

A dime is worth 10 cents.

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How much is a quarter worth?

Back

A quarter is worth 25 cents.

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What is the value of the digit 7 in the number 7.89?

Back

In the number 7.89, the digit 7 is in the whole number place, so its value is 7.

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What is the value of the digit 8 in the number 7.89?

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In the number 7.89, the digit 8 is in the tenths place, so its value is 0.8.

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What is the value of the digit 9 in the number 7.89?

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In the number 7.89, the digit 9 is in the hundredths place, so its value is 0.09.