compare 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, 0.75 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, starting with the highest place value. The first digit that differs determines which decimal is larger.

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What does the symbol '<' mean?

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The symbol '<' means 'less than'. It is used to show that one number is smaller than another.

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What does the symbol '>' mean?

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The symbol '>' means 'greater than'. It is used to show that one number is larger than another.

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What does the symbol '=' mean?

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The symbol '=' means 'equal to'. It is used to show that two numbers are the same.

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Compare: 0.3 ___ 0.30

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0.3 = 0.30 (They are equal because they represent the same value.)

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Compare: 0.25 ___ 0.2

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0.25 > 0.2 (0.25 is greater than 0.2.)

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Which is larger: 0.6 or 0.06?

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0.6 is larger than 0.06.

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What is the place value of the digit 5 in 0.45?

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The place value of 5 in 0.45 is 'tenths'.

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What is the place value of the digit 7 in 0.075?

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The place value of 7 in 0.075 is 'hundredths'.