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, 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 each digit from left to right.

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What does it mean if one decimal is greater than another?

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It means that the value of the first decimal is larger than the value of the second decimal.

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What does it mean if one decimal is less than another?

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It means that the value of the first decimal is smaller than the value of the second decimal.

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What is the value of 0.50 compared to 0.499?

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0.50 is greater than 0.499.

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What is the value of 0.47 compared to 0.407?

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0.47 is greater than 0.407.

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What is the value of 1.64 compared to 0.999?

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1.64 is greater than 0.999.

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What is the value of 0.39 compared to 0.399?

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0.39 is less than 0.399.

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What is the value of 0.3 compared to 0.091?

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0.3 is greater than 0.091.

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What is the place value of the digit 5 in 0.50?

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The digit 5 is in the tenths place.