Comparing decimals to tenths involves interpreting a decimal as a whole-number part and a tenths part, then using place value to determine which quantity is greater, less, or equal. A number line and equivalent fraction notation (such as 0.6 = 6/10) reinforce that, after comparing whole-number parts, tenths determine the order; the scope is numbers with at most one decimal digit, not hundredths or more general decimal expansions.
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Detailed Explanation: Compare simple decimals to tenths
To compare decimals to tenths, look at the whole-number part first. If the whole-number parts are equal, compare the tenths digits.
Example: Compare and
- Compare the whole-number parts.
Both numbers have whole ones:
- Compare the tenths.
The number has tenths, and has tenths:
Since tenths is greater than tenths, is greater.
- Write the comparison.
On a number line, is to the right of , so it has the greater value.
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