Comparing Decimals

Front

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.

Front

How do you compare two decimals?

Back

To compare two decimals, align them by the decimal point and compare digit by digit from left to right.

Front

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

Back

It means that the value of the first decimal is larger than the value of the second decimal.

Front

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

Back

It means that the value of the first decimal is smaller than the value of the second decimal.

Front

What is the value of 1.0 compared to 0.999?

Back

1.0 > 0.999

Front

What is the value of 0.493 compared to 0.5?

Back

0.493 < 0.5

Front

What is the value of 0.29 compared to 0.1?

Back

0.29 > 0.1

Front

Which is greater: 0.234 or 0.243?

Back

0.243 is greater than 0.234.

Front

Which is less: 0.361 or 0.613?

Back

0.361 < 0.613

Front

What is the value of 0.65 compared to 0.5?

Back

0.65 > 0.5