Comparing and Rounding Decimals
Learn how to round decimals to the nearest tenth, or hundredth. Letβs get started! π
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ποΈ What Is Decimal Place Value?
- The 1st, 2nd, and 3rd decimal places are tenths, hundredths, thousandths.
- For example, .
ποΈ Rounding Decimals Rules
- Look at the digit one place to the right of the rounding place.
- If it is less than 5, round down. If it is 5 or more, round up.
- For example, 12.348 rounded to the nearest tenth is 12.3, because the digit in the hundredths place is 4, which is less than 5, so we round down.
ποΈ Comparing Decimals
- Line up the decimal points first.
- Compare digits from left to right.
- The number with the larger digit first is greater.
Practice Questions
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