Concepts – Decimal Numbers

One number is either greater than less than or equal to the other number. When comparing fractional numbers to decimal numbers, convert the fraction to a decimal number by division and compare the decimal numbers.

Rules

Convert the fraction and decimal to fractions with like denominators and then compare the numerators.

Example

Compare.

Place the missing sign.

Solution

Convert the fraction and decimal to fractions with like denominators and then compare the numerators.

As  72321000 < 72351000

Prerequisite Skills

Compare Whole Numbers (4.1.9)

Value of Digit - Up to Hundred Thousands (4.1.4)

Identify Decimals and Equivalent Fractions (4.15.5)

Comparing Fractions (4.14.8)