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Which number is bigger, $\sin 1-\cos 1$ or $\dfrac{1}{4}$?
Yeap!(Cool) For your information, a challenge problem posted in this sub forum is meant for the interested members to post not only the final answer, but also the method of solving as well. (Nod)DaalChawal said:Is the answer $sin1 - cos1$
A whole number is a number that does not have any digits after the decimal point, while a decimal number has digits after the decimal point.
To compare two numbers with different number of digits, start from the leftmost digit and compare each digit until you reach the end of the number. The number with the larger digit in the leftmost place is the bigger number.
Yes, negative numbers can be bigger than positive numbers. This is because the negative sign only indicates the direction of the number, not its magnitude.
It depends on the value of the fraction and the decimal. In some cases, a fraction may be bigger than a decimal and in other cases, a decimal may be bigger than a fraction.
To compare numbers with different units, you need to convert them to the same unit first. Once they are in the same unit, you can use the methods mentioned above to compare them.