Arrange the following fractions in increasing order 0.5,1.5,0.2,0.29,0.08
Answers
decimals:
A. First compare the whole number part of the decimal number. Decimal with the greater whole number is greater.
1. Compare 23.14 and 8.67
Solution:
In 23.14 the whole number part is 23 and in 8.67 the whole number part is 8.
But 23 > 8
Therefore, 23.14 > 8.67
B. If the whole number part is the same, then compare the digit at the tenths place. The decimal with the greater tenths digit is greater.
2. Compare 53.47 and 53.81.
Solution:
In 53.47 and 53.81, the whole number part is the same, i.e., 53.
In 53.47, the decimal part is .47 and the digit in the tenths place is 4.
In 53.81, the decimal part is .81 and the digit in the tenths place is 8.
But 8 > 4
Therefore, 53.81 > 53.47
C. If the whole number part and the digit in the tenths place are the same, then compare the digit at the hundredths place and so on.
3. Compare 81.39 and 81.37.
Solution:
In 81.39 and 81.37, the whole number part is the same, i.e., 81.
In 81.39 and 81.37, the decimal part in the tenths place is the same, i.e., 3
In 81.39, the decimal part is .39 and the digit in the hundredths place is 9.
In 81.37, the decimal