In Comparing decimals, we looked at how we can compare the size of decimals even without a graph. When comparing numbers you start by comparing the numbers with largest place value. Then compare the next digit in the number and so on.

Let's start with a video.

Remember!

> means "is greater than."

< means "is less than."

EXAMPLES

Question 1

Choose the larger decimal

$0.6$0.6
A
$0.4$0.4
B

Question 2

Choose the smaller decimal.

$0.69$0.69
A
$0.9$0.9
B

Question 3

Choose the missing symbol to make this a true statement.

$0.9$0.9$\editable{}$$0.71$0.71
$<$<
A
$>$>
B

Outcomes

5.NN1.01

Represent, compare, and order whole numbers and decimal numbers from 0.01 to 100 000, using a variety of tools

Compare numbers with decimals in tenths or hundredths (0.xx)