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Question
Compare the following decimal numbers and find out the smaller number
123.5, 12.35
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Solution
Comparing 123.5 and 12.35
Comparing the whole number parts, we get 12 < 123
∴ 12.35 < 123.5
Smallest number is 12.35
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