Comparing and Ordering Decimals

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What is a decimal?

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A decimal is a number that represents a fraction of a whole, using a dot (.) to separate 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 digit by digit from left to right.

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What does it mean to order decimals from greatest to least?

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It means to arrange the decimals starting with the largest value and ending with the smallest value.

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What does it mean to order decimals from least to greatest?

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It means to arrange the decimals starting with the smallest value and ending with the largest value.

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What is the value of 0.5 in fraction form?

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0.5 is equivalent to 1/2.

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Which is greater: 0.25 or 0.5?

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0.5 is greater than 0.25.

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What symbol is used to show that one decimal is less than another?

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The symbol '<' is used to show that one decimal is less than another.

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What symbol is used to show that one decimal is greater than another?

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The symbol '>' is used to show that one decimal is greater than another.

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What is the decimal representation of 3/10?

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The decimal representation of 3/10 is 0.3.

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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.