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.

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How do you compare decimals?

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

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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 starting with the largest value down to the smallest value.

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What is the value of 0.5 in fraction form?

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0.5 is equivalent to 1/2.

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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., 0.75 = 75/100) and simplify.

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What is the place value of the digit 3 in the number 3.109?

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The place value of the digit 3 in 3.109 is 'three' in the ones place.

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Which is greater: 0.53 or 0.536?

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0.536 is greater than 0.53.

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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 'less than'.

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How do you find a number between two decimals?

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To find a number between two decimals, take the average of the two numbers or choose a decimal that falls between them.