If we assume all the numbers to the left of the decimal point are the same, we would start by looking at each number after the decimal from left to right. If there is a difference in number at any time, whichever has the highest number is the larger.
Example:
0.44567 and 0.44282
In each number the first two numbers after the decimal are the same (4 and 4), but the third is different. The first number has a 5 and the second number a 2, so the first number is larger. Once the first number of difference is established, the remaining numbers to the right have no bearing on which is the larger number.
4.3 is bigger than 4.0
0.86 is bigger than 0.68
5.08 is bigger than 5.079
No a decimal is smaller than a whole number.
The decimal 1.5 is bigger than 1.05
When the number is greater
You have to look at the number in front (left or right) of the decimal.ex. 6.846
if you change it into a decimal then you will know
53.125 is bigger than 52.916666.
7.5 is bigger than 5.77 but .5 is smaller than .77 so 5.77 has the bigger decimal than 7.5
0.43 is bigger than 0.40. 40 is bigger than 0.43.
4.3 is bigger than 4.0
0.86 is bigger than 0.68
5.08 is bigger than 5.079
Oh, dude, seriously? Obviously, 325 is bigger than 25. It's like comparing a mini cupcake to a whole cake. Like, come on, it's not rocket science.
No, 42 is a whole number and 0.42 is a decimal. 0.42 is not even bigger than 1. If you do not get this, just know this, 42 is also 42.0 and is bigger than 0.42.
No a decimal is smaller than a whole number.