compare 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, 0.75 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, starting with the highest place value. The first digit that differs determines which decimal is larger.

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What does the symbol '<' mean?

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The symbol '<' means 'less than'. For example, 0.3 < 0.5 means 0.3 is less than 0.5.

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What does the symbol '>' mean?

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The symbol '>' means 'greater than'. For example, 0.7 > 0.4 means 0.7 is greater than 0.4.

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What does the symbol '=' mean?

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The symbol '=' means 'equal to'. For example, 1.0 = 1 means 1.0 is equal to 1.

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How do you write 0.5 in fraction form?

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Which is larger: 0.05 or 0.5?

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0.5 is larger than 0.05.

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Compare the decimals: 0.85 and 0.82. What symbol fits?

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0.85 > 0.82.

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Is 3.0 equal to 3?

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Yes, 3.0 is equal to 3.

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Which is larger: 0.43 or 0.6?

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0.6 is larger than 0.43.