4th/5th Grade - Comparing Decimals

5 and 5 are ________

• different.

• the same.

3 and 2 are 

• the same.

• different.

What do I need to make sure I line up? 

• The decimal point

• The first digit

• The last digit

• The 7s

Which 2 digits should I compare first? 

• 2 and 2

• 7 and 5

2 and 2 are the same. What should I do?

• Cross them out, and look to next place value.

• Cross them out, the top number is larger.

Which number is larger? 

• 21.357

• 21.375

How can I write this using symbols? 

• 21.357 < 21.375

• 21.357 = 21.375

• 21.357 > 21.375

When I line up the numbers, I need to make sure I line up the _____________

• biggest digit.

• decimal point.

• last digit.

Compare these on your own. Which number is larger? 

• 892.10

• They are the same.

• 892.02

How should I write my comparison? 

• 892.10 < 892.02

• 892.10 = 892.02

• 892.10 > 892.02