Comparing Numbers

Front

What does the symbol '>' mean?

Back

It means 'greater than'. For example, 5 > 3 means 5 is greater than 3.

Front

What does the symbol '<' mean?

Back

It means 'less than'. For example, 2 < 4 means 2 is less than 4.

Front

What does the symbol '=' mean?

Back

It means 'equal to'. For example, 7 = 7 means 7 is equal to 7.

Front

How do you compare two numbers?

Back

Look at the digits from left to right, starting with the highest place value.

Front

What is 21,409 compared to 20,891?

Back

21,409 > 20,891.

Front

What is 109 compared to 102?

Back

109 > 102.

Front

What is 351 compared to 531?

Back

351 < 531.

Front

What is 68 compared to 75?

Back

68 is less than 75.

Front

If two numbers are equal, what symbol do we use?

Back

We use the '=' symbol.

Front

What is the first step in comparing numbers?

Back

Compare the digits in the highest place value.