7.1. DECIMALS
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.135 < .14
Note. Smaller decimals may have more nonzero digits than larger decimals.
(2) Number line – greater decimals are located to the right of smaller decimals.
Example.
.135 < .14
(3) Fraction method – compare the decimals as fractions (with a common denominator)
Example.
135
14
140
, .14 =
=
1000
100 1000
135
140
Since 135 < 140,
<
, and so .135 < .14.
1000 1000
.135 =