Comparing and Ordering 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 numbers, using a point (or decimal point) to separate the whole part from the fractional part.

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How do you compare two decimals?

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To compare two decimals, look at the digits from left to right, starting with the highest place value. The first digit that differs determines which decimal is larger.

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What does the symbol '>' mean?

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The symbol '>' means 'greater than'. It is used to compare two numbers, indicating that the number on the left is larger than the number on the right.

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What does the symbol '<' mean?

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The symbol '<' means 'less than'. It is used to compare two numbers, indicating that the number on the left is smaller than the number on the right.

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What does the symbol '=' mean?

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The symbol '=' means 'equal to'. It indicates that two values are the same.

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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 (top number) by the denominator (bottom number).

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Which is larger: 0.45 or 0.5?

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0.5 is larger than 0.45.

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How do you order decimals from smallest to largest?

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To order decimals from smallest to largest, compare each decimal's digits starting from the leftmost digit, and arrange them based on their values.

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What is the value of 0.13 compared to 0.31?

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0.13 is less than 0.31.

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What is the value of 3.58 compared to 3.85?

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3.58 is less than 3.85.