Question

Which is greater $4$ or $0.4$ ?

Answer 1

Comparing the given decimals :

Step 1: Converting the given decimals into like decimals

$4\to 4.0$

$0.4\to 0.4$

Step 2: Placing the numbers in the place value chart

$1$	$.$	$\frac{1}{10}$
Ones	Decimal point	Tenths
$4$	$.$	$0$

$1$	$.$	$\frac{1}{10}$
Ones	Decimal point	Tenths
$0$	$.$	$4$

Step 3 : Comparing the digits at corresponding place values

Comparing digits at ones place

$4>0$

Therefore, $4.0>0.4$