Compare and Order Numbers to Millions Lesson Topic Index | Grade 5 Math | Intermediate Test Prep | StudyZone
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
4,843 is to the right of 4,456 on the number line. So 4,843 > 4,456
Begin at the greatest place value. Find where the digits are different.
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
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