Comparing Decimals (Tenths and Hundredths)

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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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What does the term 'tenths' mean in decimals?

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Tenths refer to the first digit to the right of the decimal point, representing one part out of ten.

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What does the term 'hundredths' mean in decimals?

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Hundredths refer to the second digit to the right of the decimal point, representing one part out of one hundred.

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How do you compare decimals?

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To compare decimals, look at the digits from left to right, starting with the whole number part, then the tenths, and so on.

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Which is greater: 0.9 or 0.97?

Back

0.97 is greater than 0.9.

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Which is smaller: 0.05 or 0.50?

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0.05 is smaller than 0.50.

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What is the value of 0.5 in hundredths?

Back

0.5 is equal to 50 hundredths.

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If Steven ran 0.97 miles, Mike ran 0.9 miles, and David ran 0.93 miles, who ran the least?

Back

Mike ran the least at 0.9 miles.

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Compare 6.7 and 6.6. Which is greater?

Back

6.7 is greater than 6.6.

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Compare 2.5 and 3.2. Which is smaller?

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2.5 is smaller than 3.2.