Comparing Decimals

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What is a decimal?

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A decimal is a number that includes a decimal point, which separates the whole number part from the fractional part.

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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.

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What does it mean if one decimal is greater than another?

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It means that the value of the first decimal is larger than the value of the second decimal.

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What does it mean if one decimal is less than another?

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It means that the value of the first decimal is smaller than the value of the second decimal.

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What is the value of 0.81 compared to 0.7?

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0.81 is greater than 0.7.

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What is the value of 0.723 compared to 0.734?

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0.723 is less than 0.734.

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What is the value of 0.22 compared to 0.202?

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0.22 is greater than 0.202.

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What is the value of 0.65 compared to 0.5?

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0.65 is greater than 0.5.

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Are 0.400 and 0.40 equal?

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Yes, 0.400 is equal to 0.40.

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What is the first step in comparing decimals?

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The first step is to align the decimal points.