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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. Remember that 0.01 is 1 out of 100 parts and 1 is equivalent to 100 parts.\n1.45\n1.67\nStep 3\nUse the symbols, >, \u003C, or = to describe the relationship of two numbers.\nIn symbols, 1.45 \u003C 1.67.\nComparing Using Area Models\nWhich bag comes with a lower price tag?\n$3.26\n$3.23\nPlace \u003C, >, = on the blank to make the statement true.\nunits\n.\ntenths\nhundredths\n3\n.\n2\n6\n3\n.\n2\n3\n$3.23\n$3.26\nAnswer Key\nWhich bag comes with a lower price tag?\nPlace \u003C, >, = on the blank to make the statement true.\nThe satchel comes with a lower price tag.\nunits\n.\ntenths\nhundredths\n3\n.\n2\n6\n3\n.\n2\n3\nplace value chart\narea models\nRecap\nWe can compare two decimal numbers using the following methods.\nApart from using place value charts and area models, what are other ways we can compare decimals?\nA Question to Ponder!\nMathspace. “6.04 Compare decimals\n| Grade 4 Math | Common Core 4 - 2022 Edition.” Accessed 3 July 2023, https://mathspace.co/textbooks/syllabuses/Syllabus-1090/topics/Topic-21201/subtopics/Subtopic-274634/\nReferences\nB\nD\n0\nu\nc\nm\nQ\nAny number from 0-9 for a timer\nfor blur\nPress these keys\nwhile on Present mode!\nfor drumroll\nfor bubbles\nfor unveil\nfor confetti\nfor mic drop\nfor quiet\n0-9\nResource Page\nUse these design resources in your Canva Presentation.\nYou can find these fonts online too. 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