Comparing Decimals: Hundredths

Ages 9–11 · 6 minutes · Math

Compare decimal hundredths using <, > or =

Students compare two decimal numbers to the hundredths place by examining digits from left to right, place by place, and discuss their comparison using <, > or =. They'll practice with close pairs like 7.46 and 7.41, where the tenths digits match and only the hundredths place reveals the answer. This lesson extends tenths-place comparison skills into the hundredths place, building precision, and targeting the persistent misconception that more digits or a longer decimal automatically means a greater value.