Comparing 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, 0.5 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 the digits from left to right. The first digit that differs determines which decimal is greater.

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What does the symbol '<' mean?

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The symbol '<' means 'less than'. For example, 0.6 < 1.45 means 0.6 is less than 1.45.

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What does the symbol '>' mean?

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The symbol '>' means 'greater than'. For example, 2.8 > 2.67 means 2.8 is greater than 2.67.

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What does the symbol '=' mean?

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The symbol '=' means 'equal to'. For example, 0.5 = 0.5 means both sides are equal.

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Which is greater: 0.65 or 0.7?

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0.65 < 0.7, so 0.7 is greater.

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Which decimal has the greatest value: 0.612, 0.67, 0.6, 0.069?

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0.67 is the greatest value.

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How do you write 0.75 as a fraction?

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0.75 can be written as 75/100, which simplifies to 3/4.

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What is the value of 0.803 compared to 0.81?

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0.803 < 0.81.

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How do you convert a decimal to a percentage?

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To convert a decimal to a percentage, multiply the decimal by 100 and add a percent sign. For example, 0.5 becomes 50%.