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 numbers, using a point (.) to separate the whole part from the fractional part.

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How do you compare two decimal numbers?

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To compare two decimal numbers, look at the digits from left to right, starting with the largest place value. The first digit that differs determines which number is larger.

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What does it mean to order decimals from largest to smallest?

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Ordering decimals from largest to smallest means arranging them in a sequence where the highest value is first and the lowest value is last.

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What does it mean to order decimals from smallest to largest?

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Ordering decimals from smallest to largest means arranging them in a sequence where the lowest value is first and the highest value is last.

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What is the value of 0.5 in fraction form?

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0.5 is equivalent to 1/2.

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How do you read the decimal 3.45?

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You read 3.45 as 'three point four five' or 'three and forty-five hundredths'.

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What is the place value of the digit 7 in the decimal 4.57?

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In the decimal 4.57, the digit 7 is in the hundredths place.

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Which is greater: 0.75 or 0.57?

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0.75 is greater than 0.57.

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What is the decimal equivalent of 1/4?

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The decimal equivalent of 1/4 is 0.25.

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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 by the denominator.