Comparing Decimals

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What is a decimal?

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A decimal is a number that has a whole part and a fractional part, separated by a decimal point. For example, 3.5 is a decimal.

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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. The first place where the digits differ determines which decimal is larger or smaller.

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What does the symbol '<' mean?

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The symbol '<' means 'less than'. For example, 0.3 < 0.5 means 0.3 is less than 0.5.

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What does the symbol '>' mean?

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The symbol '>' means 'greater than'. For example, 0.7 > 0.4 means 0.7 is greater than 0.4.

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What does the symbol '=' mean?

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The symbol '=' means 'equal to'. For example, 0.5 = 0.5 means both sides are equal.

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How can 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, 1/2 = 0.5.

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What is the place value of the digit 5 in the number 3.45?

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In the number 3.45, the digit 5 is in the tenths place, which means it represents 5/10 or 0.5.

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What is the place value of the digit 2 in the number 0.02?

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In the number 0.02, the digit 2 is in the hundredths place, which means it represents 2/100 or 0.02.

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How do you round a decimal to the nearest whole number?

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To round a decimal to the nearest whole number, look at the digit in the tenths place. If it is 5 or greater, round up. If it is less than 5, round down.

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What is the value of 0.75 compared to 0.8?

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0.75 < 0.8, meaning 0.75 is less than 0.8.