Ordering 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, 3.14 is a decimal.

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How do you order decimals from least to greatest?

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To order decimals from least to greatest, compare the digits starting from the left. The first digit that differs determines the order.

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What does 'least to greatest' mean?

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'Least to greatest' means arranging numbers starting with the smallest value and ending with the largest value.

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Order these decimals from least to greatest: 0.5, 0.25, 0.75.

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0.25, 0.5, 0.75.

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What is the value of 0.1 compared to 0.01?

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0.1 is greater than 0.01.

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How do you compare two decimals?

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Align the decimal points and compare digit by digit from left to right.

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Order these numbers from least to greatest: 2.3, 2.03, 2.003.

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2.003, 2.03, 2.3.

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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.

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Are these decimals in order from least to greatest? 4.1, 4.01, 4.001.

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Yes.

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Order these decimals from least to greatest: 3.14, 3.141, 3.1.

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3.1, 3.14, 3.141.