In decimal number comparison, we first compare the whole number first. If the whole number parts are equal, then we compare the extreme left digits of the decimal parts. If they are equal, then we compare the next digits and so on. Let’s see some examples.
Example 1.
Which decimal number is greater between and
?
Solution.
Whole number of
Whole number of is greater than
.
So,
Example 2.
Which decimal number is greater between and
?
Solution.
st decimal digits for comparison.
So,
Let’s consider a fraction having in the denominator, that is
.
Equivalent fractions of
Now convert the above fractions into decimal format.
So, equivalent decimals are
so on.
Example. 3
What are equivalent decimals of ?
Solution.
Equivalent decimals of so on.
Example 4.
What are the equivalent decimals of ?
Solution.
Equivalent decimals of so on.