To put decimals in order:

  First look at the whole number (to the left of the decimal).  If the
     whole numbers are different use them to put the decimal
     numbers in order.

  If the whole numbers are the same, begin comparing your decimal
    numbers with the tenth place (the first place to the right of the
    decimal).

Let's Practice

Order the following decimals least to greatest
and check your answer.

 

 


0.056      0.506     0.005

 

 

1.92      1.29      1.0029


 

 

19.43      13.93      14.94

 

 

 

20.01      20.002      20.13

 

 

 

1.0034      1.034      1.34

 

 

 

 

Let's Practice Some More!

Order the following decimals greatest to least
and check your answer.

 

 


101.78      10.178      1017.8
 


 


17.56      17.056      17.605
 

 


0.0047      0.004      0.0007
 

 


43.88      4.388      48.33
 

 


27.19      27.09      27.109
 

 

 

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