I really don't understand how to determine which number is greater and which one is smaller can anyone help auorlda ?
Please post an example of this question. We can help you better if we have actual numbers to work with.
here is a neat trick
suppose you want to see which is larger
6/11 or 13/27
write them side by side
6/11 13/17
cross multiply , topleft to bottom right first, the the other way, write them side by side
102 143
place the correct > or < symbol between them
102 < 143
so 6/11 < 13/17
Of course since you probably have a calculator handy anyway, why not just change the fraction to a decimal, then decide, How easy is that?
Of course! Determining which number is greater and which one is smaller involves a simple comparison between the two numbers. Here's how you can do it:
1. Start by identifying the two numbers you want to compare.
2. Take a look at the digits in the numbers from left to right. Start comparing the digits at the highest place value (e.g., the hundreds place, followed by the tens place, and then the ones place).
3. Compare the digits at each place value. If one number has a larger digit in a specific place value than the other number, then that number is greater. For example, if you compare 438 and 291, you would first compare 4 and 2 (in the hundreds place). Since 4 is greater than 2, 438 is greater than 291.
4. If the digits at the same place value are equal, move on to the next lower place value and compare the digits there.
5. Continue this process until you have compared all the digits in both numbers. The number with the larger digit at the leftmost place value (most significant digit) is the greater number.
6. If all the digits in both numbers are the same, then the numbers are equal.
It's important to note that this method assumes you are comparing positive whole numbers. If you are comparing decimal numbers, negative numbers, or fractions, you would need to use different comparison techniques specific to those cases.
I hope this explanation helps! Let me know if you have any further questions.