Compare Decimals

Line up places and compare tenths first—more digits doesn't mean bigger

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About This Practice

Which is bigger, 0.7 or 0.65? Many kids assume "more digits means a bigger number", but line the places up and compare digit by digit from the tenths, and the answer pops out. Grid models show how much of the whole each number covers, checking every judgment you make.

Two decimals sit side by side with their grid twins—guess, tap >, < or =, then unroll the digits place by place to see why 0.7 beats 0.65.

MediumEstimated Time: 12mincompare decimalsdecimal sizeplace valuetenthsgreater less

How to Play

  1. Look at the two decimals and their grid twins.
  2. Guess which is bigger, then tap >, < or =.
  3. After answering, tap Why? to open the place-value table.
  4. Compare tenths first; only check hundredths if they tie.
  5. Read the conclusion, then tap New Pair for another round.

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