Ordering and Comparing 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 decimals, align them by the decimal point and compare digit by digit from left to right.

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What does it mean for one decimal to be less than another?

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A decimal is less than another if it is to the left on the number line.

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What is the tenths place in a decimal?

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The tenths place is the first digit to the right of the decimal point.

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How do you order decimals from least to greatest?

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To order decimals, compare their values and arrange them starting from the smallest to the largest.

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What is the value of 0.50 compared to 0.5?

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0.50 is equal to 0.5.

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Which decimal is greater: 0.4 or 0.38?

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0.4 is greater than 0.38.

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What is the value of 1.25 + 0.75?

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1.25 + 0.75 = 2.00.

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How do you round 0.36 to the nearest tenth?

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0.36 rounded to the nearest tenth is 0.4.

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What is the greatest decimal in the set: 0.36, 0.38, 0.4?

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The greatest decimal is 0.4.