Compare 7/100 and 0.7: Finding the Correct Mathematical Symbol

To solve this problem, we'll follow these steps:

• Step 1: Convert the decimal $0.7$ into a fraction for easy comparison.
• Step 2: Compare the fractions $\frac{7}{100}$ and $\frac{7}{10}$ using cross-multiplication.

Now, let's work through each step:
Step 1: Convert $0.7$ to a fraction. Since $0.7 = \frac{7}{10}$, we convert it to this fraction.
Step 2: Compare $\frac{7}{100}$ and $\frac{7}{10}$ using cross-multiplication.
Calculate $7 \times 10 = 70$ and $7 \times 100 = 700$.

Since $70 < 700$, it follows that $\frac{7}{100} < \frac{7}{10}$.

Therefore, the solution to the problem is $<$.