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The number with more shaded regions has greater value.\nThe number with more shaded regions has greater value.\nComparing Using Area Models\nunits\n.\ntenths\nhundredths\n5\n.\n8\n7\nunits\n.\ntenths\nhundredths\n5\n.\n3\n9\nStep 2\nA\nCompare the digits from the largest place value.\nIf the digits are the same, move to the next place value to the right.\nComparing Using Place Value Charts\nunits\n.\ntenths\nhundredths\n5\n.\n8\n7\n5\n.\n3\n9\nStep 3\nUse the symbols, >, \u003C, or = to describe the relationship of two numbers.\nIn the tenths place, 8 is greater than 3. This means that 5.87 is greater than 5.39. In symbols, 5.87 > 5.39.\nComparing Using Place Value Charts\nStep 1\n1.45\n1.67\nComparing Using Area Models\nDraw a model for each decimal. 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