Greater than
> means the number on the left is greater. Example: 74 > 49.
Class 2 Maths · Chapter 1 · Topic 1-6
Compare Numbers
Find which number is greater, which is less, or whether two numbers are equal. Compare the tens first, then the ones if the tens are the same.
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Learn the comparison signs
Which number is greater?
Compare one place at a time.
Less than
< means the number on the left is less. Example: 21 < 22.
Equal to
= means both numbers have the same value. Example: 78 = 78.
Greater than
Big number first: 86 > 53
Less than
Small number first: 35 < 56
Equal to
Same number: 83 = 83
Step 1 · Compare tens
Compare 64 and 46
64 has 6 tens. 46 has 4 tens. Six tens is greater, so 64 > 46.
64>46
Step 2 · If tens match, compare ones
Compare 53 and 58
Both have 5 tens. Compare ones: 3 is less than 8, so 53 < 58.
53<58
Look at the tens
More tens means a greater number. For example, 8 tens is more than 5 tens.
Check the ones
If the tens digits match, compare the ones digits to decide.
Choose the sign
Say the comparison aloud: greater, less, or equal. Then write >, <, or =.
Tip: Read the sign from left to right. In 74 > 49, 74 is greater than 49.
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