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Year 4 maths · F.3 · Compare Decimal Tenths

Which decimal is the greatest?

Compare the whole numbers first, then the tenths, then the hundredths.

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  1. Which number is the greatest: 9, 9.2, 9.3?

    Answer: 9.3

  2. Which number is the greatest: 2.9, 2.5, 2.2?

    Answer: 2.9

  3. Which number is the greatest: 7.3, 7, 7.2?

    Answer: 7.3

Tip: Compare the whole numbers first, then the tenths, then the hundredths.

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