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Comparing Decimal Numbers

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Comparing Decimal Numbers

Compare decimal values by place value. Add zeroes to the end when helpful, then order the numbers from smallest to largest.

Compare the Decimal Pairs

Write >, < or = in each gap.

1.Compare 6.28 and 6.3: 6.28 6.3
2.Compare 1.704 and 1.74: 1.704 1.74
3.Compare 8.06 and 8.060: 8.06 8.060
4.Compare 0.907 and 0.89: 0.907 0.89
5.Compare 3.5 and 3.49: 3.5 3.49
6.Compare 2.315 and 2.315: 2.315 2.315

Order the Decimals

Write each set in order from smallest to largest.

7.Put 4.08, 4.8, 4.18 and 4.81 in order from smallest to largest.
44.24.44.64.85
8.Arrange 0.76, 0.706, 0.67, 0.76 and 0.607 from smallest to largest.
0.60.650.70.750.8
9.Four fruit prices are $3.45, $3.09, $3.5 and $3.49. List the prices from lowest to highest.

Decimal Detective

Choose the greatest number in each set, then solve the final challenges.

10.Which is the greatest number?
  • 9.4
  • 9.404
  • 9.44
  • 9.04
11.Which is the greatest number?
  • 2.718
  • 2.71
  • 2.8
  • 2.781
12.A cyclist records these times for four laps: 18.42 seconds, 18.402 seconds, 18.5 seconds and 18.24 seconds. Put the times in order from fastest to slowest.
13.Explain why 6.3 is greater than 6.27. Use place-value language in your explanation.

2 printable pages

  • Comparing Decimal Numbers, page 1 of 2: Compare the Decimal Pairs, Order the Decimals

    Page 1

  • Comparing Decimal Numbers, page 2 of 2: Decimal Detective

    Page 2

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