Question

Use place value to explain why 45.21 is bigger than 45.179

Answer 1

45.21 is bigger than 45.179 because if you subtract them from each other like 45.210 You would understand why it is bigger
-45.179
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Answer 2

45.21 is bigger than 45.179

Explanation:

Explain why 45.21 is bigger than 45.179

To compare decimal number we compare the numbers from left to right

4 in tens place is equal to 4

5 in ones place is equal to 5

Now compare the number after the decimal point from left to right

2 in tenths place is greater than 1

so 45.21 is bigger than 45.179