Grade 5 · Year 6 · Class 5 · ages 10–11 · Decimals
Compare decimals: Grade 5 practice
Deciding which of two decimals is greater. Eight questions at a time, instant feedback and a mastery score from 0 to 100.
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The idea in one minute
Line up the decimal points and compare digit by digit from the left. Add zeros if it helps: 0.5 is 0.50.
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One question at each level. Tap a question to see the answer.
Easy Which is greater: 5.0 or 3.7?
Answer: 5.0
Medium Which is greater: 0.58 or 5.4?
Answer: 5.4
Challenge Which is greater: 2.47 or 4.850?
Answer: 4.850
More ways to practise compare decimals
- Printable compare decimals worksheet with an answer key (new questions every time)
- All Grade 5 practice · Decimals worksheets
Related skills
- Multiplying decimals (Grade 5)
- Decimals as fractions (Grade 5)
- Round decimals (Grade 5)
- Place value in decimals (Grade 5)
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FAQ
Compare decimals: questions
What grade is compare decimals?
It is usually taught in Grade 5 (Year 6 in England, Class 5 in India, ages 10–11), though schools and countries differ. Try the grade above or below if it feels too hard or too easy.
What does a compare decimals question look like?
For example: "Which is greater: 0.58 or 5.4?" The answer is 5.4. Line up the decimal points and compare digit by digit from the left. Add zeros if it helps: 0.5 is 0.50.
What should I learn before and after compare decimals?
Before it, try round decimals (Grade 5). After it, move on to place value in decimals (Grade 5).
How can I get better at compare decimals?
Line up the decimal points and compare digit by digit from the left. Add zeros if it helps: 0.5 is 0.50. Practise a little every day, read the hint after each wrong answer, and use the printable worksheet when you want to write it out.
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