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Question
Compare the following decimal numbers and find out the smaller number
3.53, 3.35
Solution
Comparing 3.53 and 3.35
Here the whole number parts of the given two numbers are equal.
Comparing the digits at tenths place, we get 3 < 5
∴ 3.35 < 3.53
Smallest number is 3.35
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