Decimal Comparison 2 - Hundredths

💡Tips for Parents

▸ What to do Compare the two decimal numbers and write >, =, or < in the circle. Align the decimal points. Add trailing zeros if needed, then compare from left to right. First question, checked from the printed data: 2.35 → 2.35; 2.53 → 2.53; 2.35 < 2.53. ▸ Start with an example Before starting, remind your child that the circle can hold three possible symbols — greater than, less than, or equal to — so they shouldn't rush to assume one side always wins. Show them how to line the numbers up by place value, matching the decimal points, and compare column by column: whole number, then tenths, then hundredths, stopping as soon as one column differs. For a number like 5. 9, remind them it can be rewritten as 5. 90 so it lines up neatly against 5. 09 for a fair comparison. Align the decimal points. Add trailing zeros if needed, then compare from left to right. First question, checked from the printed data: 2. 35 → 2. 35; 2. 53 → 2. 53; 2. 35 < 2. 53. ▸ If it is difficult Watch for two common traps. First, pairs like 4.03 and 4.30, or 0.08 and 0.80, use the same three digits with the zero and the non-zero digit simply swapped, so they look alike even though the value changes a lot — if your child seems to be guessing, walk through what each place represents. Second, with 5.09 vs. 5.9, some kids assume the number with more decimal digits must be larger; have them add a placeholder zero (5.90) so both numbers line up before comparing. If a row genuinely has matching numbers, encourage them to check both digits carefully rather than skimming and writing "greater than" out of habit. ▸ Check before continuing Decimal Comparison 2 - Hundredths — Check the completed work using this instruction: Align the decimal points. Add trailing zeros if needed, then compare from left to right. Point to one correction and explain the step used. Revisit that part if the explanation and the marks do not agree.

🎯What This Worksheet Builds

Compare pairs of decimals to the hundredths place across ten problems, including two equal pairs and a pair with different numbers of digits after the decimal point (5.09 vs. 5.9). Practice lining up tenths and hundredths columns accurately, adding placeholder zeros when needed, before deciding whether the correct symbol is greater than, less than, or equal to. This builds the place-value reasoning needed for ordering decimals, rounding, and later work with fractions and money amounts.

👉Next Step

Continue to worksheet 3, where the two decimals being compared have different numbers of digits after the point in every problem, giving even more practice adding placeholder zeros to compare fairly. This is a natural next step once your child can confidently handle the trickiest pairs here, such as 4.03 vs. 4.30 and 5.09 vs. 5.9, without hesitation.