Compare and Order Decimals

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What is a decimal?

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A decimal is a way of representing fractions or parts of a whole using a dot (.) to separate the whole number 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 the term 'hundredths' mean?

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Hundredths refer to the second place to the right of the decimal point, representing parts out of 100.

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What does the term 'tenths' mean?

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Tenths refer to the first place to the right of the decimal point, representing parts out of 10.

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How do you write 0.45 in word form?

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Zero point four five.

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How do you write 0.08 in word form?

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Zero point zero eight or eight hundredths.

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What is the value of 0.80?

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0.80 is equal to 80 hundredths or eight tenths.

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Which is greater: 0.58 or 0.7?

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0.7 is greater than 0.58.

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What is the decimal representation of eight tenths?

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Eight tenths is represented as 0.8.

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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.