Whole Number Comparison
 

 

Comparison Symbols 

<  is less than      

>  is greater than

=  equals           

 

 

Using a comparison symbol with whole numbers:

When writing the symbol, always point to the smaller number, wherever it is ....

When reading the symbol, always say whether the first number is greater or less than the second.    

The following are examples of the whole number comparison:

Writing a comparison:

 

 Reading a comparison:

 

7 > 5

7 is greater than 5

68 > 9

68 is greater than 9

34 < 50

34 is less than 50

12 < 600

12 is less than 600

 

Check Your Understanding

Test your skill at reading a comparison ....

  1. Enter two numbers between 0 and 999999.
  2. Think of how you believe the comparison should be read.
  3. Click the button "Check" and check your answer.
Number 1: Number 2:
Answer: