Determining Greatest or Least w/ Decimals

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What is a decimal?

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A decimal is a fraction expressed in a special form. It uses a decimal point to separate the whole number part from the fractional part.

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How do you compare decimal numbers?

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To compare decimal numbers, align the numbers by the decimal point and compare digit by digit from left to right.

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What does it mean to find the greatest value among numbers?

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Finding the greatest value means identifying the number that is larger than all the others in a given set.

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What does it mean to find the least value among numbers?

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Finding the least value means identifying the number that is smaller than all the others in a given set.

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Which is greater: 2.38 or 3.28?

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3.28 is greater than 2.38.

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Which is less: 0.23 or 0.32?

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0.23 is less than 0.32.

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What is the greatest value among 72.8, 82.7, 2.87, and 27.8?

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82.7 is the greatest value.

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What is the least value among 62.7, 27.6, 72.6, and 26.7?

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26.7 is the least value.

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How do you round a decimal to the nearest whole number?

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To round a decimal, look at the digit to the right of the decimal point. If it's 5 or more, round up; if it's less than 5, round down.

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What is the value of 3.82 compared to 38.2?

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38.2 is greater than 3.82.