Comparing Decimals

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What is a decimal?

Back

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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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.

Front

Which is greater: 0.5 or 0.50?

Back

0.5 = 0.50; they are equal.

Front

What does it mean to order numbers from greatest to least?

Back

It means to arrange the numbers starting with the largest value and ending with the smallest value.

Front

What is the smallest decimal among 0.004, 0.100, 0.010, and 0.021?

Back

0.004 is the smallest.

Front

How do you write 4.22 in a different way?

Back

4.22 can also be written as 4.220; they are equal.

Front

Put these decimals in order from least to greatest: 0.313, 0.858, 0.619.

Back

0.313, 0.619, 0.858.

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What is the value of 0.50 compared to 0.5?

Back

0.50 = 0.5; they are equal.

Front

What is the first step in comparing decimals?

Back

The first step is to align the decimal points.

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If two decimals have the same whole number part, how do you compare them?

Back

Compare the digits in the decimal part from left to right.