Compare 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 the value of 365 compared to 489?

Back

365 < 489 because 365 is less than 489.

Front

What is the value of 37 compared to 370?

Back

37 < 370 because 37 is less than 370.

Front

What is the value of 2,555 compared to 2,755?

Back

2,555 < 2,755 because 2,555 is less than 2,755.

Front

What is the value of 4,789 compared to 4,789?

Back

4,789 = 4,789 because they are equal.

Front

What is the value of 1,788 compared to 5,450?

Back

1,788 < 5,450 because 1,788 is less than 5,450.

Front

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

Back

We use the '=' symbol.