compare 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. For example, 0.75 is a decimal.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.2D

CCSS.8.NS.A.1

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How do you compare decimals?

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To compare decimals, look at the digits from left to right, starting with the highest place value. The first digit that differs determines which decimal is larger.

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CCSS.5.NBT.A.3B

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What does the symbol '<' mean?

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The symbol '<' means 'less than'. For example, 0.3 < 0.5 means 0.3 is less than 0.5.

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CCSS.4.NF.C.7

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What does the symbol '>' mean?

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The symbol '>' means 'greater than'. For example, 0.7 > 0.4 means 0.7 is greater than 0.4.

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CCSS.4.NF.C.7

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What does the symbol '=' mean?

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The symbol '=' means 'equal to'. For example, 1.5 = 1.5 means both sides are equal.

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CCSS.4.NF.C.7

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How do you write 0.5 in fraction form?

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Which is larger: 0.05 or 0.5?

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0.5 is larger than 0.05.

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CCSS.4.NF.C.7

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What is the place value of the digit 3 in 0.73?

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In 0.73, the digit 3 is in the hundredths place.

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CCSS.5.NBT.A.3A

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What is the place value of the digit 4 in 4.56?

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In 4.56, the digit 4 is in the units (or ones) place.

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CCSS.5.NBT.A.3A

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If two decimals have the same whole number part, how do you compare them?

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If two decimals have the same whole number part, compare the digits in the decimal part to determine which is larger.

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CCSS.4.NF.C.7