Comparing & Ordering Decimals

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What is a decimal?

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A decimal is a number that includes a decimal point, which separates the whole number part from the fractional part. 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, align them 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 to order decimals?

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Ordering decimals means arranging them from smallest to largest or largest to smallest based on their value.

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What is the value of the decimal 0.5?

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The value of 0.5 is equal to one-half or 1/2.

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Which is greater: 0.75 or 0.8?

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0.8 is greater than 0.75.

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How do 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 0.6 and 0.06, which is larger?

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0.6 is larger than 0.06.

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What is the decimal 1.25 rounded to the nearest whole number?

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1.25 rounded to the nearest whole number is 1.

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How do you add decimals?

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To add decimals, align the decimal points and add as you would with whole numbers, placing the decimal point in the sum directly below the other decimal points.