Comparing Decimals and rounding

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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 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 does it mean to round a decimal?

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Rounding a decimal means adjusting its value to make it simpler while keeping it close to the original value.

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What is the value of 0.007 compared to 0.7?

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0.007 is less than 0.7.

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Order the following decimals from least to greatest: 0.38, 0.4, 0.36.

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0.36, 0.38, 0.4.

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Order the following numbers from least to greatest: 45.0, 40.5, 40.09, 49.5.

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40.09, 40.5, 45.0, 49.5.

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Are these decimals in order from least to greatest: 5.04, 5.069, 5.4, 5.64?

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Yes.

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Order these numbers from greatest to least: 1.42, 3.142, 3.42, 1.423.

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3.42, 3.142, 1.423, 1.42.

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What is the first step in comparing decimals?

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Align the decimal points.

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What does the term 'least' mean in ordering numbers?

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'Least' refers to the smallest value in a set of numbers.