Comparing DecimalsWhy 0.7 is bigger than 0.65, even though 65 beats 7.4th GradeDecimals are compared from the left, place by place — exactly like whole numbers.1LINE UP THE POINTSWrite one above the other with the decimal points in a column.2EVEN THEM UPAdd zeros to the right so both have the same number of places.0.7 becomes 0.70.3COMPARE FROM THE LEFTWhole numbers first, then tenths, then hundredths.4STOP AT THE FIRST DIFFERENCEThat digit decides it. Ignore the rest.WORKED0.7 vs 0.65 → 0.70 vs 0.65 → 7 tenths beats 6 tenths → 0.7 wins3.40 vs 3.4 → identical. Trailing zeros change nothing.More digits does not mean bigger. 0.9 is larger than 0.1234.Comparing Decimalswww.littleactivity.com

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Math · 4th Grade

Comparing Decimals

Why 0.7 is bigger than 0.65, even though 65 beats 7.

How to use it

Give both numbers the same number of decimal places, then compare as normal.

Free · print-ready PDF · US Letter and A4

Grade
4th Grade
Ages
9–10
Subject
Math
Pages
1

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