Ordering and Comparing Decimals

A decimal is a way of representing numbers that are not whole, using a point (.) to separate the whole number part from the fractional part.

To compare decimals means to determine which decimal is greater, less, or equal to another decimal.

To order decimals from greatest to least, look at the whole number part first, then the decimal part, comparing digit by digit.

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We use the equal sign (=).

0.5 is already in decimal form.

1.2 is equal to 1.20.

Zero point seven five.