Comparing Decimal Numbers

The video tutorial explains how to compare two numbers, 71.68 and 71.69, using place value blocks. The instructor demonstrates the process by setting up place value markers and filling them with the numbers. The comparison starts from the greatest place value, moving to the least, identifying that the bottom number, 71.69, is greater due to the difference in the hundredths place. The tutorial concludes with the understanding that 71.68 is less than 71.69.

What is the first step in comparing two decimal numbers?

• Use a calculator

• Begin with the greatest place value

• Compare the numbers as a whole

• Start with the least place value

When comparing 71.68 and 71.69, which place value is first checked?

• Hundredths place

• Tens place

• Ones place

• Tenths place

In the comparison of 71.68 and 71.69, which place value shows a difference?

• Tens place

• Ones place

• Tenths place

• Hundredths place

What digit is in the hundredths place of 71.69?

• 6

• 7

• 8

• 9

Which number is greater: 71.68 or 71.69?

• 71.68

• 71.69

• They are equal

• Cannot be determined