Comparing and Ordering Decimals (tenths and hundredths)

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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, 0.5 is a decimal.

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What does the term 'tenths' mean in decimals?

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'Tenths' refers to the first digit to the right of the decimal point. For example, in 0.3, the 3 is in the tenths place.

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What does the term 'hundredths' mean in decimals?

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'Hundredths' refers to the second digit to the right of the decimal point. For example, in 0.25, the 5 is in the hundredths place.

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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 place where they differ determines which is greater or lesser.

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Order the decimals from least to greatest: 0.5, 0.05, 0.55.

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0.05 < 0.5 < 0.55.

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What is the value of 0.3 in hundredths?

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0.3 is equal to 30 hundredths.

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Which is greater: 0.12 or 0.3?

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0.3 is greater than 0.12.

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Order the decimals from least to greatest: 1.2, 1.02, 1.20.

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1.02 < 1.2 < 1.20.

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What does it mean to 'order' decimals?

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To 'order' decimals means to arrange them from the smallest to the largest value.

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Compare 0.4 and 0.2.

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0.4 is greater than 0.2.