Page 9 - PPT 5

Next, rewrite your problem with both

measurements in the same unit.

4056 mg ––––– 456 mg

Now, compare the two numbers. 4056 has

a digit in the thousands place while 456

does not. 4056 is the bigger number. This

means 4056 milligrams is more than 456

milligrams, so 4 grams 56 milligrams is

more than 456 milligrams.