Writing, Comparing, and Ordering Decimals to the Thousandths

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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. For example, in 1.25, '1' is the whole number and '25' is 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. The first digit that differs determines which decimal is greater.

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What does it mean to order decimals from least to greatest?

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Ordering decimals from least to greatest means arranging them in ascending order, starting with the smallest value and ending with the largest.

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How do you write a decimal in word form?

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To write a decimal in word form, say the whole number part, then say 'and' for the decimal point, followed by the fractional part as a fraction. For example, 2.75 is 'two and seventy-five hundredths'.

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What is the value of the digit in the hundredths place in the number 3.456?

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In the number 3.456, the digit in the hundredths place is '5'.

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What is the value of the digit in the thousandths place in the number 0.789?

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In the number 0.789, the digit in the thousandths place is '9'.

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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). For example, 1/4 = 0.25.

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What is the symbol for 'greater than'?

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The symbol for 'greater than' is '>'.

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What is the symbol for 'less than'?

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The symbol for 'less than' is '<'.

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What is the symbol for 'equal to'?

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The symbol for 'equal to' is '='.