Intermediate Test Prep: Math 8 Test (Grades 5) Compare and Order Numbers to millions

When comparing two numbers,
using a
greater than (>) or less than (<) sign
can help to order the numbers.

to always read
the number sentence from left to right!

Different Ways to Compare Numbers

Way 1 You can use a number line.

4,843 is to the right of 4,456 on the number line. So 4,843 > 4,456

Way 2 You can look at the place value.

Begin at the greatest place value. Find where the digits are different.

Compare the digits that are different, Write > or <.

Examples:

197 > 191

Say:
"197 is greater than 191"

2,226 < 2,232

Say:
"2,226 is less than 2,232"

1,100,116 > 1,100,108

Say:
"1,100,116 is greater than 1,100,108"

44,009,999 < 72,323,000

Say:
"44,009,999 is less than 72,323,000"

Hints :
Think of the Less than sign ( < )
as looking like a tipped "L".
&
The "mouth" of either sign
always opens towards
the GREATER NUMBER.

58 54

13 23

Remember: Always read the two numbers being compared
from left to right, and the mouth of the sign always goes towards the larger number.

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