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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How do you compare decimals?

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To compare decimals, look at the digits from left to right, starting with the largest place value. The first digit that differs determines which decimal is greater or lesser.

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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.

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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.

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What does the symbol '=' mean?

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The symbol '=' means 'equal to'. It indicates that two values are the same.

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If 0.4 is compared to 0.1, what is the relationship?

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0.4 is greater than 0.1.

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What decimal represents the number halfway between 0 and 1?

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0.5 represents the number halfway between 0 and 1.

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What is the decimal equivalent of 4 tenths?

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The decimal equivalent of 4 tenths is 0.4.

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How do you write 65 hundredths as a decimal?

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65 hundredths is written as 0.65.

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If 2.65 is compared to 2.65, what is the relationship?

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2.65 is equal to 2.65.