Decimal and Fraction Flashcard

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What is a decimal?

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A decimal is a way of representing numbers that are not whole numbers, using a point (.) to separate the whole part from the fractional part. For example, 0.5 is a decimal.

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What is a fraction?

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How do you compare decimals?

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To compare decimals, align the decimal points and compare digit by digit from left to right. The first digit that differs determines which decimal is greater.

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What does the symbol '>' mean?

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The symbol '>' means 'greater than'. For example, 6.21 > 6.12 means that 6.21 is greater than 6.12.

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What does the symbol '<' mean?

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The symbol '<' means 'less than'. For example, 0.3 < 0.4 means that 0.3 is less than 0.4.

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What does the symbol '=' mean?

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The symbol '=' means 'equal to'. For example, 0.10 = 0.1 means that 0.10 is equal to 0.1.

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How do you convert a fraction to a decimal?

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How do you order decimals from greatest to least?

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

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What is the decimal for 1.25?

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1.25 is a decimal that represents one whole and twenty-five hundredths.