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 numbers, using a point to separate the whole 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, starting with the highest place value. The first digit that differs determines which decimal is greater.

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What does the symbol '>' mean?

Back

The symbol '>' means 'greater than'. It is used to show that one number is larger than another.

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What does the symbol '<' mean?

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The symbol '<' means 'less than'. It is used to show that one number is smaller than another.

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What does the symbol '=' mean?

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The symbol '=' means 'equal to'. It is used to show that two numbers are the same.

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0.5 is ________ 0.65

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less than

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0.1 is ________ 0.01

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greater than

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0.29 is ________ 0.1

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greater than

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0.39 is ________ 0.399

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less than

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1.0 is ________ 0.999

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greater than