5.2B Comparing and Ordering 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 round a decimal to the nearest whole number?

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To round a decimal to the nearest whole number, look at the digit to the right of the decimal point. If it is 5 or greater, round up. If it is less than 5, round down.

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What does the tenths place represent in a decimal?

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The tenths place is the first digit to the right of the decimal point, representing one-tenth of a whole.

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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 is the value of 0.75 in fraction form?

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0.75 is equal to 3/4.

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Order the following decimals from least to greatest: 0.5, 0.25, 0.75.

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0.25, 0.5, 0.75.

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What is the decimal equivalent of 3/10?

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The decimal equivalent 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.

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What is the greatest decimal among 0.1, 0.01, and 0.001?

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0.1 is the greatest decimal.

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If you have 1.5 and you add 0.25, what is the sum?

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The sum is 1.75.