5. Write \( <,> \), or \( = \) in each \( 2.09 \quad 2.11 \)

2.09 < 2.11. To break it down, 2.09 is two whole units and nine hundredths, while 2.11 is two whole units and eleven hundredths. Since eleven hundredths is greater than nine hundredths, 2.09 is indeed less than 2.11. Ready to tackle more comparisons? Math can be a lot of fun when you see the patterns! When comparing decimal numbers, it helps to line them up vertically. This way, you can clearly see each digit's place value. Just like in a race, the largest digit determines the winner! With decimals, you're looking from left to right, so if the whole numbers are the same, like here, you zoom in on the tenths and hundredths. It's a neat trick to avoid mix-ups!