Letter To Family - Practice With Fractions, Mixed Numbers And Decimals
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What We’re Learning
During the next few weeks, our math class will be learning about
decimals.
You can expect to see work that provides practice with relating
fractions, mixed numbers, and decimals; comparing and ordering
decimals; and adding and subtracting decimals.
As we learn how to compare and order decimals, you may wish
to use this sample as a guide.
Guiding Your Child
Comparing and Ordering Decimals
To arrange these decimals in order from greatest to least, follow these steps.
2.04 1.9 3.1 2.77
• Place the numbers in a place-value chart.
ones
tenths
hundredths
• Compare the digits in the greatest place first.
2
.
0
4
3 is the greatest digit, so 3.
1
.
9
0
1 is the greatest number. 1 is the least digit,
3
.
1
0
so 1.9 is the least number.
2
.
7
7
• There are two numbers that have a 2 in the
ones place. To compare these numbers,
compare the digits in the tenths place.
7
0, so 2.77
2.04.
The numbers in order from greatest to least are
3.1 2.77 2.04 1.9
Knowing about decimals will help students solve problems that include
decimal numbers.
Sincerely,
Your Child’s Teacher
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