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Comparing Decimals - Worksheet 5 - 4th Grade

Medium

Practice comparing decimals using explicit place-value reasoning.

medium: Practice the same exercise types with a fresh numbered set.

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

About This Worksheet

This medium-level worksheet contains 18 problems designed for 4th Grade students practicing comparing decimals. Medium worksheets introduce larger numbers and varied question formats to deepen understanding and build fluency.

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 23.8 and 73.21. Write <, > or =.
2
Compare 24.31 and 85.29. Write <, > or =.
3
Compare 71.64 and 36.04. Write <, > or =.
4
Compare 49.89 and 22.08. Write <, > or =.
5
Compare 5.14 and 86.9. Write <, > or =.
6
Compare 6.54 and 16.17. Write <, > or =.
7
Compare 49.81 and 64.42. Write <, > or =.
8
Compare 14.84 and 84.52. Write <, > or =.
9
Compare 47.35 and 38.77. Write <, > or =.
10
Compare 87.69 and 7.86. Write <, > or =.
11
Compare 98.02 and 35.59. Write <, > or =.
12
Compare 75.15 and 60.57. Write <, > or =.
13
Compare 59.94 and 47.45. Write <, > or =.
14
Compare 98.01 and 44.76. Write <, > or =.
15
Compare 50.24 and 22.02. Write <, > or =.
16
Compare 28.11 and 79.77. Write <, > or =.
17
Compare 18.74 and 40.88. Write <, > or =.
18
Compare 97.8 and 23.91. Write <, > or =.

Answer Key

1. <2. <3. >4. >5. <6. <7. <8. <9. >10. >11. >12. >13. >14. >15. >16. <17. <18. >

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