Comparing Decimals

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What is a decimal?

Back

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 two decimal numbers?

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To compare two decimal numbers, look at the digits from left to right, starting with the highest place value. The first digit that differs determines which number is larger.

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Which is greater: 0.7 or 0.70?

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0.7 = 0.70; they are equal.

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

Back

It means that the first decimal represents a larger quantity than the second decimal.

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How do you order decimals from smallest to largest?

Back

Align the decimal points and compare the digits from left to right, starting with the highest place value.

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Compare the decimals: 2.5 and 2.50.

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2.5 = 2.50; they are equal.

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Which decimal is smaller: 0.45 or 0.54?

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0.45 is smaller than 0.54.

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What is the value of the digit 3 in the decimal 4.3?

Back

The digit 3 is in the tenths place, representing 3 tenths or 0.3.

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How do you write 0.75 as a fraction?

Back

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

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What is the decimal equivalent of 1/2?

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The decimal equivalent of 1/2 is 0.5.