Comparing 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 decimals?

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To compare decimals, look at the digits from left to right. The first place where the digits differ 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'. For example, 5.5 > 5.05 means 5.5 is greater than 5.05.

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What does the symbol '<' mean?

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The symbol '<' means 'less than'. For example, 3.2 < 4.1 means 3.2 is less than 4.1.

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What does the symbol '=' mean?

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The symbol '=' means 'equal to'. For example, 2.5 = 2.5 means both sides are equal.

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What is 0.01 more than 0.16?

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0.17

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What is 0.2 more than 0.5?

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0.7

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What is 0.1 more than 3.05?

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3.15

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How do you order decimals from greatest to least?

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To order decimals from greatest to least, compare the whole numbers first, then the tenths, hundredths, etc.

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Which is greater: 5.5 or 5.05?

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5.5 is greater than 5.05.