Comparing Decimals - Worksheet 3 - 4th Grade

Easy

Practice comparing decimals using explicit place-value reasoning.

easy: Start with the preview and follow the worked example.

15 problems · 15-20 minutes · Skills: decimals, comparison

About This Worksheet

This easy-level worksheet contains 15 problems designed for 4th Grade students practicing comparing decimals. Easy worksheets use simpler numbers and straightforward problem types to build confidence and reinforce foundational skills.

Recognize digits and read a place-value chart.

  • Practice comparing decimals using explicit place-value reasoning.
  • Check your result using the method in the example before moving to the next question.

How to Solve: Worked Example

Example Problem: Compare 40.36 and 73.61. Write <, > or =.
Solution Steps:
  1. Align place values. For decimals, append zeros if needed.
  2. Compare digits from the greatest place to the smallest until they differ.
Answer: <
Tip: Check your result using the method in the example before moving to the next question.
1
Compare 23.73 and 55.07. Write <, > or =.
2
Compare 87.36 and 77.89. Write <, > or =.
3
Compare 38.35 and 86.49. Write <, > or =.
4
Compare 63.68 and 38.85. Write <, > or =.
5
Compare 3.4 and 75.41. Write <, > or =.
6
Compare 15.79 and 79.2. Write <, > or =.
7
Compare 54.44 and 74.05. Write <, > or =.
8
Compare 69.17 and 91.3. Write <, > or =.
9
Compare 16.72 and 35.73. Write <, > or =.
10
Compare 27.98 and 30.5. Write <, > or =.
11
Compare 59.81 and 23.02. Write <, > or =.
12
Compare 41.1 and 46.23. Write <, > or =.
13
Compare 36.46 and 59.09. Write <, > or =.
14
Compare 78.15 and 91.34. Write <, > or =.
15
Compare 88.26 and 98.55. Write <, > or =.

Answer Key

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