Question

Compare the decimals $53.01\_\_53.001$

Answer 1

Step 1: First, compare the whole number part.

$\underline{53}.01$ and $\underline{53}.001$ $(53=53)$

Step 2: Since in both the decimal numbers, whole number parts are equal. We compare the digits after the decimal point.

Consider the 1st digit after the decimal point.

$53.\underline{0}1$ and $53.\underline{0}01$ $\left(0=0\right)$

Step 3: Now, consider the 2nd digit after the decimal point.

$53.0\underline{1}$ and $53.0\underline{0}1$ $\left(1>0\right)$

Therefore, $53.01>53.001$