Comparing Decimals

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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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How do you compare two decimals?

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To compare two decimals, look at the digits from left to right. The first digit that differs determines which decimal is larger.

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What does it mean if two decimals are equal?

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Two decimals are equal if they represent the same value, even if they look different (e.g., 0.50 and 0.5 are equal).

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What is the value of the digit in the tenths place?

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The tenths place is the first digit to the right of the decimal point, representing one-tenth of a whole.

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What is the value of the digit in the hundredths place?

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The hundredths place is the second digit to the right of the decimal point, representing one-hundredth of a whole.

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How do you order decimals from largest to smallest?

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To order decimals from largest to smallest, compare the whole number parts first, then the tenths, hundredths, etc.

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What is the correct comparison of 87.90 and 87.91?

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87.90 < 87.91

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What is the correct comparison of 2.57 and 2.75?

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2.57 < 2.75

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What is the correct comparison of 71.17 and 71.17?

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71.17 = 71.17

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How do you write 3.33, 3.31, 3.32, and 3.03 in order from largest to smallest?

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3.33, 3.32, 3.31, 3.03