12 compared to 56 with a place value chart

Place Value Chart
Tens Ones Tenths
12 1 2 . 0
56 5 6 . 0
  • The (1) in the tens place in 12.0 is less than the (5) in the tens place in 56.0
  • Therefore 12 < 56 (12 is less than 56)

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