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 decimals?

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To compare decimals, align the decimal points and compare the digits from left to right.

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What does it mean if one decimal is greater than another?

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It means that the value of the first decimal is larger than the value of the second decimal.

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What does it mean if one decimal is less than another?

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It means that the value of the first decimal is smaller than the value of the second decimal.

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What is the decimal equivalent of 1/2?

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0.5

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Order the following decimals from least to greatest: 0.3, 0.25, 0.75.

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0.25, 0.3, 0.75

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What is the value of 0.6 compared to 1.45?

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0.6 < 1.45

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What is the value of 0.65 compared to 0.5?

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0.65 > 0.5

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How do you write 45.0 in decimal form?

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45.0 is already in decimal form; it is equivalent to 45.

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What is the decimal representation of 0.83?

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0.83 is a decimal number that is greater than 0.8.