Comparing and ordering decimals
"Tenths and hundredths together," says Ollie. "Compare carefully — size isn't about how many digits."
1. Write as decimals: a) 7/100 = b) 45/100 = c) 9/10 =
2. Order from smallest to largest: 0.4, 0.04, 0.44, 0.4 .
3. Which is larger, 0.3 or 0.25? Explain using hundredths.
4. Mae has 0.5 of a damper and Pip has 5/10 of an equal damper. Do they have the same amount? Explain.
5. Write a decimal between 0.2 and 0.3. How do you know it's between them?