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You line the numbers up, one below the other, so that the decimal points are in the same column. You compare the digits in the leftmost column. If one of the digits is large than the other, then that number is bigger. If they are the same, then you move to the next column on the right and repeat the comparisons.
There is, however, one exception to this rule. If any number ends with a recurring 9, that decimal number must be rounded (up) to the last digit before the 9s start. That is 3.564999... recurring should be written as 3.565 for the comparisons. This does not apply to any other digit that might recur.
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Why do you need to line up the decimal points before comparing and ordering with decimals?
Because the number in decimal form has a different value based on their position from the decimal point. Every one number left of decimal point it will be valued 10 times. If you don't line them up you can compare them because they might have a different value and you will end up messing your calculation.
Is 0.480 greater than 0.05?
Yes. Both are less than 1, so compare the decimal parts starting after the decimal point and working towards the right; comparing the tenths: 0.480 has 4 tenths 0.05 has 0 tenths 4 is greater than 0, thus 0.480 is greater than 0.05
What decimal is equivalent to 17.050?
The decimal 17.05 is equal to the decimal 17.050.
What is the decimal of 100?
100 in decimal = 100.0
What is pure decimal?
A pure recurring decimal is a type of repeating decimal. In a pure recurring decimal, all the digits of the decimal are repeated infinitely.
Comparing fractions without using an lcd?
It is easy: just convert to decimal fractions.
Explain one method for comparing a decimal with a fraction?
one method is to use a calculator
When comparing 437.5 and 4375 which digit tells you witch number is greater?
the last # and the decimal point
What do you need to line up decimal points before comparing and ordering numbers with decimals?
You do not, but it is easier.
Why is 1.1 greater than 1.08?
Think of it like money, the latter no has no tenths behind decimal, You are comparing a dime to 8 cents.
Why can it help to line up the decimal points before comparing and ordering numbers with decimals?
Lining the numbers up makes it easier to spot 0s between the decimal point and the leading non-zero digit.
Is 0.50 bigger than 0.60?
no, 0.60 is bigger. An easy way to tell is to pretend the 0 and the decimal aren't there. So if you were comparing 0.67 to 0.35 it would be like comparing 67 to 35, 67 is obviously larger, and so is 0.67
What is higher .023 or 0.08?
Just compare the first decimal digit (the first digit after the decimal point), since the integer part is the same. If (as in this case) the first decimal digit is the same, you continue comparing the second decimal digit, etc.
How comparing and ordering fractions?
Convert them all to their decimal equivalents (by dividing each numerator by its denominator), then you can easily see which numbers are greater than others.
Is 0.250 greater than 0.375?
No. 0.375 > (greater than) 0.250. When comparing If a decimal is bigger or smaller than one another look for the decimal that is closer to reaching 1.0. If you notice 0.375 is closer to 1.0 than 0.250.
How are comparing and ordering whole numbers and decimals similar?
They are similar because when you compare decimals you say the larger one has more value so the decimal is larger like in comparing whole numbers the number that has more value is larger. So they are very similar.
Why do you need to line up the decimal points before comparing and ordering with decimals?
Because the number in decimal form has a different value based on their position from the decimal point. Every one number left of decimal point it will be valued 10 times. If you don't line them up you can compare them because they might have a different value and you will end up messing your calculation.
