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Comparing Numbers

Let’s revise the rules to compare numbers.

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

For example, 22 is bigger than 3. It is wri en as 22 > 3.

• To compare 2-digit numbers:

Compare the tens place fi rst.

For example, 3 tens is bigger than 2 tens. So, 35 is bigger than 21. It is

wri en as 35 > 21.

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

For example, 9 is bigger than 6. So, 69 is bigger than 66. It is wri en as
69 > 66.

6. Write more or less in the boxes.

(a) 32 is less than 45 . (b) 84 is than 78 .

(c) 26 is than 20 . (d) 90 is than 91 .

(e) 74 is than 79 . (f) 51 is than 15 .

(g) 88 is than 77 . (h) 63 is than 61 .

7. Put the correct sign >, < or = in the boxes.

(a) 49 < 57 (b) 63 60 (c) 17 71

(d) 72 43 (e) 87 87 (f) 56 65

(g) 91 99 (h) 24 17 (i) 60 16

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