Which decimal number is greater?
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Which decimal number is greater?
Firstly, let's convert the decimal numbers into simple fractions and compare them:
0.33 is divided by 100 because there are two digits after the decimal point, therefore:
0.34 is divided by 100 because there are two digits after the decimal point, therefore:
Then we can compare the numbers in the numerator:
Therefore, the larger number is 0.34.
0.34
Which decimal number is greater?
Both 0.33 and 0.34 have the same number of decimal places (two), so this method doesn't help here. You need to compare the actual values of the digits in each place.
Not always! Converting to fractions with the same denominator is one clear method, but you can also compare place by place: tenths first (both have 3), then hundredths (3 vs 4).
Add zeros to make them equal length! For example: 0.5 vs 0.47 becomes 0.50 vs 0.47. Now compare: 5 > 4 in the hundredths place, so 0.50 > 0.47.
Think of money! 0.34 = 34 cents and 0.33 = 33 cents. You'd rather have 34 cents than 33 cents, so 0.34 > 0.33!
Absolutely! On a number line, numbers get bigger as you move right. Since 0.34 is to the right of 0.33, it's the larger number.
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