Compare & Order Decimals 2023

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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.

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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.

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What does the symbol '>' mean?

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The symbol '>' means 'greater than'.

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What does the symbol '<' mean?

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The symbol '<' means 'less than'.

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What does the symbol '=' mean?

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The symbol '=' means 'equal to'.

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How do you order decimals from greatest to least?

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To order decimals from greatest to least, compare each decimal and arrange them starting from the largest.

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What is the tenths place in a decimal?

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The tenths place is the first digit to the right of the decimal point.

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What is the hundredths place in a decimal?

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The hundredths place is the second digit to the right of the decimal point.

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What is the thousandths place in a decimal?

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The thousandths place is the third digit to the right of the decimal point.

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If two decimals have the same whole number, how do you compare them?

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If two decimals have the same whole number, compare the digits to the right of the decimal point.