Compare Decimals: Is 0.45 Equal to 0.445?

Question

0.45=?0.445 0.45\stackrel{?}{=}0.445

Are the numbers above the same?

Step-by-Step Solution

Just as the number 45 is not equal to 445, nor is the number 0.45 equal to 0.445—even though their values are relatively close.

This can be seen more clearly in the form of a regular fraction:

45/100 is not equal to 445/1000

Answer

No