Compare 230/100 and 2.3: Choosing the Correct Mathematical Symbol

Question

Choose the appropriate sign (?):

$\frac{230}{100}?2.3$

00:00 Choose the appropriate sign

00:04 Convert a fraction to a decimal fraction

00:07 Place the numerator as a whole number

00:11 When the denominator equals 100, move the decimal point 2 places left

00:19 Place the decimal fraction instead of the fraction

00:24 Select the appropriate sign

00:28 And this is the solution to the question

We begin by converting $\frac{230}{100}$ into a decimal form. To do this, we divide 230 by 100:

$\frac{230}{100} = 230 \div 100 = 2.3$

Now, we compare this result to the given decimal 2.3.

Since $2.3 = 2.3$ , the appropriate sign to use between $\frac{230}{100}$ and 2.3 is $"="$ .

Therefore, the solution to the problem is $\mathbf{=}$ .