Decimals to the Thousandths

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What is a decimal?

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A decimal is a way of representing fractions using a point (decimal point) to separate the whole number part from the fractional part.

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What does the term 'thousandths' mean in decimals?

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Thousandths refer to the third digit to the right of the decimal point. For example, in 0.123, the '3' is in the thousandths place.

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How do you compare two decimal numbers?

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To compare two decimal numbers, align them by the decimal point and compare digit by digit from left to right.

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What is the value of 0.070 in fraction form?

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0.070 can be expressed as 70/1000 or simplified to 7/100.

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Which is greater: 0.5 or 0.50?

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Both are equal; 0.5 and 0.50 represent the same value.

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What does the symbol '>' mean?

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The symbol '>' means 'greater than'.

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What does the symbol '<' mean?

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The symbol '<' means 'less than'.

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How do you write 5.103 in words?

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Five point one zero three.

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What is the decimal equivalent of 4.4?

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4.4 is equivalent to 4.400.

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If 12.4 > 12.045, what can you say about the two numbers?

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12.4 is greater than 12.045.