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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What does the symbol '>' mean?

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The symbol '>' means 'greater than'. It is used to compare two numbers, indicating that the number on the left is larger than the number on the right.

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What does the symbol '<' mean?

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The symbol '<' means 'less than'. It is used to compare two numbers, indicating that the number on the left is smaller than the number on the right.

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What does the symbol '=' mean?

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The symbol '=' means 'equal to'. It indicates that the two numbers on either side of the symbol are the same.

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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. The first different digit determines which decimal is larger.

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Which is greater: 7.02 or 6.8?

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7.02 is greater than 6.8.

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Which is greater: 0.7 or 0.08?

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0.7 is greater than 0.08.

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Which is smaller: 4.6 or 4.61?

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4.6 is smaller than 4.61.

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Are 21.3 and 21.30 equal?

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Yes, 21.3 and 21.30 are equal.

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Are 5.4 and 5.40 equal?

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Yes, 5.4 and 5.40 are equal.