Compare the decimals using <, >, or =.
0.73 ___0.7300
0.73 = 0.7300
To compare the decimals 0.73 and 0.7300, we can compare the digits from left to right until we find a difference.
Since both decimals have the same digits up to the hundredths place, we can compare the thousandths place. Since 0.73 does not have any digits after the hundredths place, we can consider it as 0.7300.
Therefore, 0.73 is equal to 0.7300.
To compare decimals, you need to compare the value of each digit starting from the leftmost digit.
In this case, let's compare the decimals 0.73 and 0.7300:
1. Start by comparing the whole number parts, which are 0 for both decimals. Since they are equal, move on to the decimal parts.
2. The decimal parts for the first number, 0.73, are 73.
3. The decimal parts for the second number, 0.7300, are 7300.
4. Now, compare the two decimal parts digit by digit from left to right.
- The leftmost digit of the first decimal is 7, and the leftmost digit of the second decimal is 7. They are equal.
- The next digit of the first decimal is 3, and the next digit of the second decimal is 3. They are equal as well.
- However, there are no more digits in the first decimal, while the second decimal has two more zeros (00).
5. Since the decimal 0.7300 has more digits after the decimal point than 0.73, we can conclude that 0.73 < 0.7300.
Therefore, the correct comparison symbol to fill in the blank is < (less than).