Comparing & Ordering Decimals

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What is a decimal?

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A decimal is a number that has a whole part and a fractional part, separated by a decimal point. For example, 0.5 is a decimal.

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How do you compare decimals?

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To compare decimals, align the decimal points and compare each digit from left to right.

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What does it mean if one decimal is greater than another?

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It means that the value of the first decimal is larger than the value of the second decimal.

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What does it mean if one decimal is less than another?

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It means that the value of the first decimal is smaller than the value of the second decimal.

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How do you order decimals from least to greatest?

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To order decimals from least to greatest, compare each decimal and arrange them starting from the smallest value.

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What is the decimal equivalent of 1/2?

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The decimal equivalent of 1/2 is 0.5.

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What is the decimal equivalent of 0.75?

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0.75 is equivalent to 75/100 or 3/4.

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If 0.3kg < 0.4kg, what can you say about 0.3kg and 0.5kg?

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0.3kg is also less than 0.5kg.

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How do you write 0.6 in fraction form?

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0.6 can be written as 6/10 or simplified to 3/5.

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What is the value of 0.27m + 0.4m?

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0.27m + 0.4m = 0.67m.