Compare and Order 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.

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How do you compare two decimals?

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To compare two decimals, look at the digits from left to right, starting with the highest place value.

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What does it mean to order decimals from least to greatest?

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Ordering decimals from least to greatest means arranging them in ascending order, starting with the smallest value.

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What is the symbol for 'greater than'?

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>

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What is the symbol for 'less than'?

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<

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What is the symbol for 'equal to'?

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=

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How do you read the decimal 0.789?

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It is read as 'zero point seven eight nine'.

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Which is greater: 0.54 or 0.5?

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0.54 is greater than 0.5.

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How do you write 4.536 in words?

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Four point five three six.

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What is the first step in ordering decimals?

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The first step is to line up the decimal points.