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, look at the digits from left to right, starting with the whole number part. The first number that differs determines which is larger or smaller.

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What does the decimal 0.5 represent?

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0.5 represents five tenths, which is the same as the fraction 1/2.

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What is the value of 0.6 in fraction form?

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0.6 is equal to 6/10, which can be simplified to 3/5.

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What does the term 'thousandths' mean in decimals?

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'Thousandths' refers to the third digit to the right of the decimal point.

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What is the decimal equivalent of 8/10?

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The decimal equivalent of 8/10 is 0.8.

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How do you write 'five thousandths' as a decimal?

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Five thousandths is written as 0.005.

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What is the decimal representation of 7 tenths?

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7 tenths is represented as 0.7.

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Which is greater: 4.55 or 4.05?

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4.55 is greater than 4.05.

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What does the decimal 0.07 represent?

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0.07 represents seven hundredths.