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Comparing Decimal Numbers

Welcome to our journey into the world of decimal


comparisons! We'll explore the fundamental concepts, dive
into practical applications, and equip you with the skills to
confidently compare decimal numbers.

by PIO MARTIN ROSALES


Understanding Place Value
The Foundation Example

Place value is crucial for comparing decimals. Each In 3.145, the 3 represents 3 units, the 1 represents
digit's position determines its value. 1 tenth, the 4 represents 4 hundredths, and the 5
represents 5 thousandths.
Rounding Decimal Numbers
1 1. Identify the 2 2. Look to the Right
Rounding Digit
If the digit to the right
The digit to the right of of the rounding digit is
the place value you're 5 or greater, round up.
rounding to is the
rounding digit.

3 3. Round Down
If the digit to the right is less than 5, keep the rounding
digit the same.
Adding and Subtracting
Decimals
Align Decimal Points Add or Subtract
Align the decimal points Perform the operation as
vertically, ensuring that you would with whole
digits with the same place numbers, carrying or
value are in the same borrowing as needed.
column.

Bring Down Decimal Point


The decimal point in the answer should be directly below
the decimal points in the numbers being added or
subtracted.
Multiplying Decimals
Ignore Decimal Points
Multiply the numbers as if they were whole
numbers, ignoring the decimal points.

Count Decimal Places


Count the total number of decimal places in both
numbers being multiplied.

Place Decimal Point


Place the decimal point in the product so that it
has the same number of decimal places as the
total count.
Dividing Decimals

Move Decimal
Move the decimal point in the divisor to the right to make it a whole number.

Move Decimal in Dividend


Move the decimal point in the dividend the same number of places to the right.

Divide as Usual
Perform the division as you would with whole numbers, placing the
decimal point in the quotient above the decimal point in the dividend.
Ordering and Comparing Decimals

Align Decimal Points


Align the decimal points vertically, ensuring that digits with the
1
same place value are in the same column.

Compare from Left to Right


2 Start comparing the digits from the leftmost position,
moving towards the right.

Determine Greater or Less


3 The decimal with the larger digit in the first
position where they differ is greater.
Real-World Applications

10.99 2.5 15.75


Pricing Measurement Finance
Comparing prices of items at the Comparing the lengths of two objects. Comparing interest rates on loans.
store.

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