Ordering decimals

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What is a decimal?

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A decimal is a fraction whose denominator is a power of ten, represented with a decimal point. For example, 0.5 is a decimal representation of 5/10.

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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 it mean to order decimals from greatest to least?

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Ordering decimals from greatest to least means arranging them in a sequence starting with the largest value and ending with the smallest value.

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What is the value of 0.75 in fraction form?

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0.75 can be expressed as 75/100, which simplifies to 3/4.

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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 (e.g., 0.6 = 6/10) and simplify if possible.

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What is the relationship between 0.07 and 0.7?

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0.07 is less than 0.7 because 0.7 is equivalent to 0.70, making it larger.

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What does the symbol '>' mean?

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The symbol '>' means 'greater than'. For example, 3.5 > 2.1 means 3.5 is greater than 2.1.

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What does the symbol '<' mean?

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The symbol '<' means 'less than'. For example, 1.2 < 1.5 means 1.2 is less than 1.5.

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What does the symbol '=' mean?

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The symbol '=' means 'equal to'. For example, 5.00 = 5 means both values are the same.

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How do you round decimals?

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To round a decimal, look at the digit to the right of the place value you are rounding to. If it's 5 or more, round up; if it's less than 5, round down.