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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What does the decimal 0.1 represent?

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0.1 represents one-tenth or 1/10.

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How do you compare decimals?

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To compare decimals, align the decimal points and compare digit by digit from left to right.

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What is the value of the decimal 0.5?

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0.5 is equal to one-half or 1/2.

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What does the decimal 0.25 represent?

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0.25 represents twenty-five hundredths or 25/100.

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How can you convert a fraction to a decimal?

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To convert a fraction to a decimal, divide the numerator by the denominator.

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What is the decimal equivalent of 3/10?

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The decimal equivalent of 3/10 is 0.3.

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What is the decimal representation of 1.83?

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1.83 represents one whole and eighty-three hundredths.

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How do you write 0.05 as a fraction?

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0.05 can be written as 5/100 or simplified to 1/20.

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What is the decimal for the fraction 5/10?

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The decimal for the fraction 5/10 is 0.5.