Martha had 2.35 centimeters of her hair cut off. Neil had 2.53 centimeters cut. Who had more hair cut off. Explain

Martha: 2.35 cm

Neil: 2.53 cm

Since both numbers have the same digit in the ones place, 2, look at the place next to the ones. This is called the tenths place.

There is a 3 in the tenths place and 5 in the tenths place. 5 is greater than 3, so Neil had more hair cut off.

2.53 cm is greater than 2.35 cm.