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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, align the decimal points and compare digit by digit from left to right.

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What does the term 'thousandths' mean in decimals?

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'Thousandths' refers to the third digit to the right of the decimal point, representing parts of a whole divided into 1,000 equal parts.

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What is the value of the digit 5 in the decimal 0.75?

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In 0.75, the digit 5 is in the tenths place, representing 5 tenths or 0.5.

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How do you write 0.5 as a fraction?

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0.5 can be written as 1/2.

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What is the smallest decimal among 0.36, 0.38, and 0.4?

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0.36 is the smallest decimal.

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How do you order decimals from least to greatest?

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To order decimals, compare their values starting from the leftmost digit, moving right until a difference is found.

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What is the decimal equivalent of 72 and 85 thousandths?

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72.085 is the decimal equivalent of 72 and 85 thousandths.

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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?

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The symbol '>' means 'greater than'.