Comparing Decimals

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What is a decimal?

Back

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 decimals?

Back

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 the symbol '>' mean?

Back

The symbol '>' means 'greater than'.

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What does the symbol '<' mean?

Back

The symbol '<' means 'less than'.

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What does the symbol '=' mean?

Back

The symbol '=' means 'equal to'.

Front

Which is greater: 0.7 or 0.32?

Back

0.7 is greater than 0.32.

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Which is greater: 0.47 or 0.31?

Back

0.47 is greater than 0.31.

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Which is less: 0.15 or 0.51?

Back

0.15 is less than 0.51.

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Which is greater: 0.78 or 0.72?

Back

0.78 is greater than 0.72.

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Are 0.2 and 0.20 equal?

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Yes, 0.2 is equal to 0.20.