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 it mean if one decimal is greater than another?

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If one decimal is greater than another, it means that its value is larger when both are expressed in the same form.

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What is the value of 0.400 compared to 0.40?

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0.400 is equal to 0.40 because they represent the same value.

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How do you determine which decimal is smaller?

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To determine which decimal is smaller, compare the digits starting from the left until a difference is found.

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What is the significance of leading zeros in decimals?

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Leading zeros in decimals do not affect the value; for example, 0.07 is the same as 0.7.

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What is the relationship between 0.81 and 0.7?

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0.81 is greater than 0.7.

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How do you compare decimals with different numbers of digits?

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When comparing decimals with different numbers of digits, you can add trailing zeros to the shorter decimal to make them the same length.

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

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The symbol '>' means 'greater than'.

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What does the symbol '<' represent in decimal comparison?

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The symbol '<' means 'less than'.