Comparing Decimals

Comparing Decimals & Multiplying Fractions by Whole Num.

How to compare decimals

Step 1: Copy down numbers with decimals aligned.

48.64

48.68

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Step 2: Evaluate numbers...Start with the highest place value.

48.64

48.68

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Step 3: Cross out place values if equal and repeat step 2.

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Step 4: Determine which decimal is greater.

48.64 < 48.68​

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Let's Practice comparing decimals!

1.09 _____ 1.90 4.56 _____ 4.60

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Multiple Choice

Which decimal fills in the blank to make the expression true?

13.03 < _____

• 0.13

• 1.33

• 13.03

• 13.3

Multiple Choice

Which comparison is true about the decimals 0.72 and 0.49, and why?

• 0.72 > 0.49 because 7 hundredths is greater than 4 hundredths

• 0.72 > 0.49 because 7 tenths is greater than 4 tenths

• 0.72 < 0.49 because 2 hundredths is less than 9 hundredths

• 0.72 < 0.49 because 2 tenths is less than 9 tenths