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6. Count the beads in the abacus and write the number they show.

(a) H T O (b) H T O (c) H T O

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(d) H T O (e) H T O (f) H T O

Comparing Numbers

We can compare any two numbers using the given rules.

• A 2-digit number is always bigger than a 1-digit number.

For example, 11 is bigger than 5. It is wri en as 11 > 5.

• To compare 2-digit numbers:

Compare the tens place fi rst.

For example, 2 tens is bigger than 1 ten. So, 20 is bigger than 19. It is

wri en as 20 > 19.

If the tens place is the same, compare the ones place.

For example, 7 is bigger than 5. So, 17 is bigger than 15. It is wri en as
17 > 15.

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