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When comparing decimals why do you begin at the left most digits and compare until you find a digit that is different?
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∙ 8y ago
say your first decimal is 0.114 and the second 0.116
the first and second is 11/100 in both examples and appear the same; if you go to third (different) digit the first is 114/1000 and the second is 116/1000 so you can now see the difference
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∙ 8y ago
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∙ 8y agoThat's because the left-most digits are the most significant ones. Each digit has a place-value that is TEN TIMES LARGER than the next digit to the right; since the individual digits only go from 0 to 9, if a digit in a certain position is larger (and all the ones to the left are the same), then the corresponding number is DEFINITELY larger - there is no need to compare additional digits. For example, 0.201 is larger than 0.1989, because 2 is greater than 1 - no matter what digits come later.
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Sara says the number with the most digit is always greatest do you agree Explain?
§ In comparing two whole numbers, the one with the most digits is always the greater number. § In decimals the number with the greatest number of digits is not always the greatest.
Which is larger 0.125 or 0.25?
0.25 is larger than 0.125 because it has the larger digit in the tenths place. You can easily compare decimals with different numbers of digits by putting zeroes to the right of the decimal with less digits until they match. For example, 0.25 is the same as 0.250. It should be pretty obvious which is bigger between 0.250 and 0.125.
What is standard algorithm?
Standard algorithm is when you take two digits or decimals and you put the digit or decimal with the greater value on top and the digit or decimal with the least value on the bottom and you contrast the digits/decimals to see if it greater than, less than,or equal to.
Is 0.355 greater than 0.36?
Just compare the first digit after the decimal point. If those are equal, compare the second digit, etc., until you find two corresponding digits that are different.
When adding or subtracting decimals how many digits should the answer contain?
as many as needed to satisfy the accuracy needed.
How do you compare decimals when the digits to the left of the decimal point are not 0?
You compare the integer parts first.
Is 0.795 greater than 0.15?
To compare two decimals, start by comparing the digits with the highest place-value. In this case, the first digit after the decimal point. Whichever is greater, belongs to the greater number. If these digits are equal (for example, when you compare 0.15 and 0.173), compare the second digit - and continue until you find a difference.
What method would you use to compare decimals?
Line them up so that the decimal points are in the same column. Then check each set of digits from left to right: If the digits are different, then the number with the smaller digit is smaller. Otherwise look at the next digit.
When multiplying decimals count the decimals digits in each?
Yes.
Sara says the number with the most digit is always greatest do you agree Explain?
§ In comparing two whole numbers, the one with the most digits is always the greater number. § In decimals the number with the greatest number of digits is not always the greatest.
How do you divide single digits with 3 digits?
by using decimals
What is the definition for repeting decimals?
A decimal with a continuously repeating digits or group of digits
How do you do greatest to least in fractions and decimals?
To compare decimals: look at the highest-order digit and compare. If it is the same, look at the next digit, and so forth. Thus, 23.5 is greater than 11.4 (because the tens digit is greater), 123.88 is greater than 25.82 (because the second number has no hundreds digit, so you can take it to be zero), 115.28 is greater than 113.99 (the first two digits are equal, so you compare the third digit). To compare fractions: use a calculator to convert to decimals, then compare. Alternately, you can convert to a common denominator, then compare the numerators.
How are decimals different from whole numbers?
Decimals include a fractional part, represented by digits to the right of the decimal point, while whole numbers only have a whole part, represented by digits to the left of the decimal point. Whole numbers can be positive or negative, while decimals can also be fractions or mixed numbers. Additionally, whole numbers are used to count while decimals are used for measurement and precision.
How many digits are trillions?
There are between 12 and 15 digits in trillions. If you include decimals, it is unlimited.
How do you write fraction from least to greastest?
You can compare two fractions by converting them to a common denominator - but if you need to compare several fractions, it would be easier to write each fraction as a decimal, with several digits after the decimal point, then compare the decimals. Oh Yeah And When I Have A Question No One Effen Answeres It!
What is 3 7 rounded to five decimals digits?
0.42857
