Comparing and Ordering Decimals

Which number is bigger?

• 0.9

• 0.85

1.0 ___ 0.99999999999

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5.4 ___ 5.243

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Which number is bigger?

• 5.4

• 5.243

What is the first step when comparing decimals?

• Put zeros on the end of the numbers.

• Line up the numbers by their decimal points.

• Compare the numbers.

8.72 ___ 8.720

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Which symbol makes the inequality true?

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Which symbol makes the inequality true?

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Which symbol makes the inequality true?

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