Comparing & Ordering Decimals Flashcard

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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, look at the digits from left to right. The first digit that differs determines which decimal is greater or lesser.

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What does the symbol < mean?

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The symbol < means 'less than'.

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What does the symbol > mean?

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The symbol > means 'greater than'.

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Order the following decimals from least to greatest: 0.2, 0.5, 0.3.

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0.2, 0.3, 0.5.

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Which decimal is greater: 0.75 or 0.7?

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0.75 is greater than 0.7.

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What is the greatest value among these decimals: 0.1, 0.01, 0.001?

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0.1 is the greatest value.

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If you have 0.5 pounds of apples and 0.75 pounds of oranges, which is heavier?

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0.75 pounds of oranges is heavier.

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How do you write 0.25 as a fraction?

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0.25 can be written as 25/100, which simplifies to 1/4.

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What is the decimal equivalent of 3/4?

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The decimal equivalent of 3/4 is 0.75.