Page 9 - PPT 5

Next, rewrite your problem with both

measurements in the same unit.

4560 mg ––––– 456 mg

Now, compare the two numbers. 4560 has

a digit in the thousands place while 456

does not. 4560 is the bigger number. This

means 4560 milligrams is more than 456

milligrams, so 4.56 grams is more than 456

milligrams.