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, 3.14 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 digit that differs determines which decimal is larger.

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What does it mean if one decimal is greater than another?

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If one decimal is greater than another, it means it represents a larger value. For example, 4.5 is greater than 4.3.

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What does it mean if one decimal is less than another?

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If one decimal is less than another, it means it represents a smaller value. For example, 2.1 is less than 2.5.

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What is the value of the digit in the tenths place in the decimal 5.67?

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The value of the digit in the tenths place in 5.67 is 6.

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What is the value of the digit in the hundredths place in the decimal 3.29?

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The value of the digit in the hundredths place in 3.29 is 9.

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Is 3.29 < 3.92 true or false?

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True.

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Is 1.23 > 1.32 true or false?

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False.

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What is the decimal equivalent of 1/10?

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The decimal equivalent of 1/10 is 0.1.

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What is the decimal equivalent of 3/4?

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The decimal equivalent of 3/4 is 0.75.