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 decimals?

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To compare decimals, align the decimal points and compare each digit from left to right. The first digit that differs determines which decimal is larger or smaller.

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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 comes first and the lowest value comes 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 comes first and the highest value comes last.

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How do you round a decimal?

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To round a decimal, look at the digit to the right of the place value you are rounding to. If it is 5 or greater, round up; if it is less than 5, round down.

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What is the place value of 0.7?

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In the decimal 0.7, the 7 is in the tenths place, which means it represents 7 tenths or 7/10.

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What is the place value of 0.05?

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In the decimal 0.05, the 5 is in the hundredths place, which means it represents 5 hundredths or 5/100.

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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 largest decimal in the set: 0.3, 0.25, 0.5, 0.4?

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The largest decimal in the set is 0.5.

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What is the smallest decimal in the set: 0.75, 0.8, 0.65, 0.7?

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The smallest decimal in the set is 0.65.