Comparing Decimals

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What is a decimal?

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A decimal is a way of representing fractions 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, align them by the decimal point and compare digit by digit from left to right.

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What does the symbol '>' mean?

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

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If 0.5 is greater than 0.3, what can we say about 0.5 and 0.3?

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0.5 > 0.3

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What is the decimal equivalent of 4 tenths?

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0.4

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How do you write 1 and 83 hundredths as a decimal?

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1.83

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Which is greater: 0.29 or 0.1?

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0.29 is greater than 0.1.

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What is the decimal for 25 out of 100?

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0.25