Comparing Decimals

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What is a decimal?

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A decimal is a fraction expressed in a special form, where the denominator is a power of ten, typically represented with a decimal point.

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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 in decimal comparison?

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The symbol '<' means 'less than', indicating that the number on the left is smaller than the number on the right.

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What does the symbol '>' mean in decimal comparison?

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The symbol '>' means 'greater than', indicating that the number on the left is larger than the number on the right.

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What is the value of 0.05 compared to 0.5?

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0.05 is less than 0.5.

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What is the value of 0.3 compared to 0.09?

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0.3 is greater than 0.09.

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How do you convert a fraction to a decimal?

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To convert a fraction to a decimal, divide the numerator by the denominator.

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What is the decimal equivalent of 1/10?

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The decimal equivalent of 1/10 is 0.1.

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What is the decimal equivalent of 3/100?

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The decimal equivalent of 3/100 is 0.03.

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How many decimal places does the number 0.85 have?

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The number 0.85 has two decimal places.