Compare & Order 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, 3.14 is a decimal.

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How do you compare decimals?

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

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What does 'least to greatest' mean?

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'Least to greatest' means arranging numbers starting from the smallest value to the largest value.

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What does 'greatest to least' mean?

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'Greatest to least' means arranging numbers starting from the largest value to the smallest value.

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What symbol is used to show that one number is greater than another?

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What symbol is used to show that one number is less than another?

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What is the value of 0.5 compared to 0.05?

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0.5 is greater than 0.05.

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How do you order the decimals 0.3, 0.25, and 0.75 from least to greatest?

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0.25, 0.3, 0.75.

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What is the decimal equivalent of 1/2?

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0.5

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If you have the decimals 2.1, 2.01, and 2.001, which is the greatest?

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2.1 is the greatest.