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Comparing Decimals - Worksheet 2 - 5th Grade

Easy

Practice comparing decimals using explicit place-value reasoning.

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

15 problems · 10-15 minutes · Skills: decimals, comparison

About This Worksheet

This easy-level worksheet contains 15 problems designed for 5th 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 4.036 and 7.361. 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 2.369 and 4.6. Write <, > or =.
2
Compare 1.89 and 7.419. Write <, > or =.
3
Compare 7.17 and 1.173. Write <, > or =.
4
Compare 2.058 and 4.723. Write <, > or =.
5
Compare 5.252 and 6.967. Write <, > or =.
6
Compare 7.042 and 1.072. Write <, > or =.
7
Compare 5.675 and 7.887. Write <, > or =.
8
Compare 4.634 and 4.469. Write <, > or =.
9
Compare 0.141 and 3.421. Write <, > or =.
10
Compare 9.811 and 4.182. Write <, > or =.
11
Compare 9.07 and 6.673. Write <, > or =.
12
Compare 7.408 and 3.906. Write <, > or =.
13
Compare 2.472 and 1.491. Write <, > or =.
14
Compare 1.822 and 1.464. Write <, > or =.
15
Compare 0.728 and 3.682. Write <, > or =.

Answer Key

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

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