Comparing Decimals

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What is a decimal?

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

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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 place where the digits differ determines which decimal is larger.

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What does it mean to order decimals from least to greatest?

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Ordering decimals from least to greatest means arranging them in ascending order, starting with the smallest value and ending with the largest.

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What is the value of 0.75 in fraction form?

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0.75 is equal to 75/100, which simplifies to 3/4.

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How can you convert a fraction to a decimal?

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To convert a fraction to a decimal, divide the numerator by the denominator.

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What is the decimal equivalent of 6/10?

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The decimal equivalent of 6/10 is 0.6.

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If Tammy read 7.75 hours and Jim read 7.075 hours, who read more?

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Tammy read more because 7.75 is greater than 7.075.

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What is the decimal for 4/10?

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The decimal for 4/10 is 0.4.

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How do you write 0.39 in fraction form?

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0.39 can be written as 39/100.

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What is the decimal representation of 1.9?

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1.9 is already in decimal form.