comparing and ordering decimals

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What is a decimal?

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A decimal is a number that has a whole part and a fractional part, separated by a decimal point. For example, 3.14 is a decimal.

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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. The first digit that differs determines which decimal is larger or smaller.

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What does the symbol '>' mean?

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The symbol '>' means 'greater than'. For example, 0.5 > 0.3 means 0.5 is greater than 0.3.

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What does the symbol '<' mean?

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The symbol '<' means 'less than'. For example, 0.2 < 0.4 means 0.2 is less than 0.4.

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What does the symbol '=' mean?

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The symbol '=' means 'equal to'. For example, 2.0 = 2 means 2.0 is equal to 2.

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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 whole parts first, then the decimal parts, starting from the left.

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What is the place value of the digit 5 in 3.57?

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In 3.57, the digit 5 is in the tenths place, which means it represents 5 tenths or 0.5.

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What is the place value of the digit 2 in 0.42?

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In 0.42, the digit 2 is in the hundredths place, which means it represents 2 hundredths or 0.02.

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Which is greater: 0.75 or 0.57?

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0.75 is greater than 0.57.

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Fill in the blank: 5.3 _____ 5.30

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5.3 = 5.30 (they are equal).