Comparing and Ordering 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, 0.5 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 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 0.4 in relation to 0.38?

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0.4 is greater than 0.38.

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How do you convert a fraction to a decimal?

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To convert a fraction to a decimal, divide the numerator by the denominator. For example, 1/4 = 0.25.

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What is the decimal equivalent of 3/10?

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The decimal equivalent of 3/10 is 0.3.

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Which is greater: 0.44 or 0.3?

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0.44 is greater than 0.3.

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How do you round the decimal 1.52 to the nearest whole number?

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1.52 rounded to the nearest whole number is 2.

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What is the least decimal in the set: 0.75, 0.5, 1.25?

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The least decimal in the set is 0.5.

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What does it mean if a decimal is 'less than' another decimal?

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If a decimal is 'less than' another decimal, it has a smaller value. For example, 0.3 is less than 0.44.