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 two decimals?

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To compare two decimals, align them by the decimal point and compare digit by digit from left to right.

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What does the symbol '<' mean?

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The symbol '<' means 'less than'.

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What does the symbol '>' mean?

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The symbol '>' means 'greater than'.

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What does the symbol '=' mean?

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The symbol '=' means 'equal to'.

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How do you write 0.5 in words?

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Zero point five.

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How do you write 1.25 in words?

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One and twenty-five hundredths.

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What is the value of the digit in the tenths place in 6.265?

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The value of the digit in the tenths place is 2.

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What is the value of the digit in the hundredths place in 45.009?

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The value of the digit in the hundredths place is 0.

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How do you convert a decimal to a fraction?

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To convert a decimal to a fraction, write the decimal over its place value and simplify if possible.