Compare & Order Decimals

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What is the definition of a decimal?

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A decimal is a number that represents a fraction whose denominator is a power of ten, typically expressed in the form of a whole number followed by a decimal point and digits.

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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, starting with the highest place value.

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

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The symbol '<' means 'less than' and is used to indicate that the value on the left is smaller than the value on the right.

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

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The symbol '>' means 'greater than' and is used to indicate that the value on the left is larger than the value on the right.

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What does the symbol '=' represent in decimal comparisons?

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The symbol '=' means 'equal to' and is used to indicate that both values are the same.

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How can you determine which decimal is the least among a set of decimals?

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To determine the least decimal, compare each decimal value and identify the one with the smallest value, considering the place values.

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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 of the number; for example, 0.06 and 0.6 are equal.

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How do you convert a decimal to a fraction?

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To convert a decimal to a fraction, write the decimal as a fraction with the decimal number as the numerator and a power of ten as the denominator, then simplify if possible.

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What is the relationship between decimals and percentages?

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Decimals can be converted to percentages by multiplying the decimal by 100 and adding a percent sign (%). For example, 0.75 is equivalent to 75%.

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How do you round a decimal to a specific place value?

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To round a decimal, look at the digit to the right of the desired place value; if it is 5 or greater, round up, otherwise round down.