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If they have whole numbers before the decimal point, it's easy. The one with the greater
whole number before the decimal point is the greater number.
If neither one has a whole number before the decimal point, then look for the first place
after the decimal points where their digits are different.
If one has more digits than the other, then zeros can be added to the right of the rightmost digit, without changing the value. The number with the greater digit in that place is the greater number.
Example: compare .09 and .15 : The first digit that is different is 0 and 1. 1 > 0 so .15 is greater.
How about .2 and .23 ? The first digit is 2 in both, .2 doesn't have any more digits, so make it .20, then compare 0 and 3, so .23 is greater.
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When comparing two decimals- such as 0.57 and 0559 - how can you decide which decimal represents the greater number?
0.57 > 0.559 0.57 is greater than 0.559 because when you tack on the extra zero on "0.57", it makes it 0.570.
What is greater 1.3 or 13?
In the decimal system, 13 is greater than 1.3. This is because the placement of digits to the right of the decimal point represents fractions of a whole number. In this case, 1.3 is equivalent to 1 and 3/10, while 13 is a whole number.
What is the binary number 111111010 in decimal?
Expressed in decimal, the binary number 111111010 represents 506.
Is 8 8 greater or less than 12 12?
Yes, the decimal number 8.8 is greater than the decimal number 12.12.
Is decimal number greater than a negative number?
Positive numbers are greater than negative numbers. Decimals can be either positive or negative.
