Comparing Decimals: Tenths and Hundredths

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What is a decimal?

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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.

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What does the term 'tenths' mean in decimals?

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Tenths refer to the first digit to the right of the decimal point, representing one part out of ten.

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What does the term 'hundredths' mean in decimals?

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Hundredths refer to the second digit to the right of the decimal point, representing one part out of one hundred.

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Compare 0.3 and 0.03: Which is greater?

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0.3 is greater than 0.03.

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Compare 0.74 and 0.84: Which is smaller?

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0.74 is smaller than 0.84.

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Compare 0.5 and 0.05: Which is greater?

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0.5 is greater than 0.05.

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Compare 0.50 and 0.05: Which is greater?

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0.50 is greater than 0.05.

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Compare 0.7 and 0.07: Which is greater?

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0.7 is greater than 0.07.

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How do you compare decimals?

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

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What is the value of 0.5 in tenths?

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0.5 is equal to 5 tenths.