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Compare decimals to thousandths worksheet

Compare two decimals by matching their place values. Print nine grade 5 questions with an answer key and explanations for home or classroom practice.

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Practice questions

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Compare two decimals by matching their place values. Show your thinking where helpful.

  1. Compare 0.12 and 0.120. Write <, >, or =.

  2. Compare 0.25 and 0.251. Write <, >, or =.

  3. Compare 0.38 and 0.379. Write <, >, or =.

  4. Compare 0.51 and 0.510. Write <, >, or =.

  5. Compare 0.64 and 0.641. Write <, >, or =.

  6. Compare 0.77 and 0.769. Write <, >, or =.

  7. Compare 0.90 and 0.900. Write <, >, or =.

  8. Compare 1.03 and 1.031. Write <, >, or =.

  9. Compare 1.16 and 1.159. Write <, >, or =.

Answer key and explanations

Answer key

  1. = — Align the decimal places: 0.120 = 0.120.
  2. < — Align the decimal places: 0.250 < 0.251.
  3. > — Align the decimal places: 0.380 > 0.379.
  4. = — Align the decimal places: 0.510 = 0.510.
  5. < — Align the decimal places: 0.640 < 0.641.
  6. > — Align the decimal places: 0.770 > 0.769.
  7. = — Align the decimal places: 0.900 = 0.900.
  8. < — Align the decimal places: 1.030 < 1.031.
  9. > — Align the decimal places: 1.160 > 1.159.

What to do next

If a question was difficult, return to the lesson’s worked example and explain one step aloud. These nine questions are focused practice, not a diagnostic assessment.

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