How do I compare these decimals? 5.213 ; 5.312

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Jul 10, 2018

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Explanation:

We can look to see which is bigger - I'm assuming that is meant by asking how to compare the two decimals.

5.2135.213
5.3125.312

First we look to the ones place and see that the numbers are same:

underbrace(5)_("Ones").213
overbrace(5).312

Then we move to the next position, the tenths, and see which number is bigger. 3>2 and so 5.312>5.213:

5.underbrace(2)_("Tenths")13
5.overbrace(3)12

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