Order from smallest to largest:
m, cm, mm, dm
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Order from smallest to largest:
m, cm, mm, dm
To solve this problem, we'll convert all the lengths to meters so that they can be directly compared:
Convert m to meters.
Since it's already in meters, it remains m.
Convert cm to meters.
Since cm equals m, cm equals m.
Convert mm to meters.
Since mm equals m, mm equals m.
Convert dm to meters.
Since dm equals m, dm equals m.
Now, we can list them in ascending order of meters:
1. dm = m
2. m
3. mm = m
4. cm = m
Therefore, ordered from smallest to largest, the measurements are:
dm
m
mm
cm
dm
m
mm
cm
Convert to cm:
\( 0.6 \) meters
Any unit works, but meters are often easiest because most conversions result in simple decimals. You could also use millimeters if you prefer whole numbers!
Remember that each step moves the decimal point: mm → cm (÷10), cm → dm (÷10), dm → m (÷10). So mm → m means divide by 1000!
Think about size: smaller units need bigger numbers. So 1 meter = 1000 mm because millimeters are much smaller than meters.
Absolutely! Converting to centimeters: dm = cm, m = cm, mm = cm, cm stays cm.
Because decimeters are smaller than meters! dm = m, which is much smaller than m. Always convert first!
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