Decimal Number Comparison: Determining the Greater Value

Question

Which decimal number is greater?

Video Solution

Step-by-Step Solution

Let's convert the decimal numbers into simple fractions and compare them:

0.24 is divided by 100 because there are two digits after the decimal point, therefore:

0.24=24100 0.24=\frac{24}{100}

0.25 is divided by 100 because there are two digits after the decimal point, therefore:

0.25=25100 0.25=\frac{25}{100}

Let's now compare the numbers in the numerator:

\frac{25}{100}>\frac{24}{100}

Therefore, the larger number is 0.25.

Answer

0.25 0.25