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For example, 3 is more than 2 is written as 3 > 2

4 is less than 7 is written as 4 < 7

0 is less than 5 is written as 0 < 5

Quick Tip

If you get confused about which sign to use, remember a
crocodile always opens its mouth to eat the bigger number.
OR

The finger tips follow the greater number.

less than more than

Look at some more examples.

(a)

2 < 5

(b)

8 > 6

8 Count and write the number. Then write more or less and put the correct
sign > or <.

(a)

is than

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