Compare and Order 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, 4.5 is a decimal.

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How do you compare two decimals?

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To compare two decimals, look at the digits from left to right. The first digit that differs determines which decimal is greater.

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What does it mean to order decimals?

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Ordering decimals means arranging them from the smallest to the largest or vice versa.

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What is the value of the digit in the tenths place in the decimal 4.614?

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The value of the digit in the tenths place is 6.

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Which is greater: 0.88 or 0.888?

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0.888 is greater than 0.88.

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How do you read the decimal 3.702?

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It is read as 'three point seven zero two'.

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What symbol would you use to show that 0.789 is greater than 0.774?

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You would use the '>' symbol.

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If you have the decimals 4.69, 4.601, and 4.7, which is the smallest?

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4.601 is the smallest.

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What is the first step in ordering decimals?

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The first step is to line up the decimal points.

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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.