Comparing 3-Digit Numbers Worksheets - Free Printable

To solve the problem of comparing 3-digit numbers using $<$, $>$, or $=$, we need to compare each pair of numbers systematically. Here's how we can approach it:

Step-by-Step Solution:

1. Understand the Task: For each pair of numbers, determine whether the first number is less than ($<$), greater than ($>$), or equal to ($=$) the second number.

2. Compare Each Pair:
- Start by looking at the hundreds place. If one number has a larger digit in the hundreds place, it is the larger number.
- If the hundreds digits are the same, move to the tens place and compare those digits.
- If the tens digits are also the same, compare the units (ones) digits.
- If all digits are the same, the numbers are equal.

3. Apply the Method to Each Pair:

#### Pair 1: $546 \quad ? \quad 179$
- Hundreds place: $5 > 1$
- Conclusion: $546 > 179$

#### Pair 2: $732 \quad ? \quad 732$
- Hundreds place: $7 = 7$
- Tens place: $3 = 3$
- Units place: $2 = 2$
- Conclusion: $732 = 732$

#### Pair 3: $268 \quad ? \quad 265$
- Hundreds place: $2 = 2$
- Tens place: $6 = 6$
- Units place: $8 > 5$
- Conclusion: $268 > 265$

#### Pair 4: $337 \quad ? \quad 452$
- Hundreds place: $3 < 4$
- Conclusion: $337 < 452$

#### Pair 5: $725 \quad ? \quad 647$
- Hundreds place: $7 > 6$
- Conclusion: $725 > 647$

#### Pair 6: $611 \quad ? \quad 519$
- Hundreds place: $6 > 5$
- Conclusion: $611 > 519$

#### Pair 7: $568 \quad ? \quad 994$
- Hundreds place: $5 < 9$
- Conclusion: $568 < 994$

#### Pair 8: $935 \quad ? \quad 932$
- Hundreds place: $9 = 9$
- Tens place: $3 = 3$
- Units place: $5 > 2$
- Conclusion: $935 > 932$

#### Pair 9: $672 \quad ? \quad 673$
- Hundreds place: $6 = 6$
- Tens place: $7 = 7$
- Units place: $2 < 3$
- Conclusion: $672 < 673$

#### Pair 10: $519 \quad ? \quad 534$
- Hundreds place: $5 = 5$
- Tens place: $1 < 3$
- Conclusion: $519 < 534$

#### Pair 11: $195 \quad ? \quad 228$
- Hundreds place: $1 < 2$
- Conclusion: $195 < 228$

#### Pair 12: $513 \quad ? \quad 915$
- Hundreds place: $5 < 9$
- Conclusion: $513 < 915$

#### Pair 13: $735 \quad ? \quad 696$
- Hundreds place: $7 > 6$
- Conclusion: $735 > 696$

#### Pair 14: $864 \quad ? \quad 486$
- Hundreds place: $8 > 4$
- Conclusion: $864 > 486$

Final Answers:

\[
\begin{aligned}
&546 > 179, & 732 = 732, & 268 > 265, & 337 < 452, \\
&725 > 647, & 611 > 519, & 568 < 994, & 935 > 932, \\
&672 < 673, & 519 < 534, & 195 < 228, & 513 < 915, \\
&735 > 696, & 864 > 486.
\end{aligned}
\]

Boxed Answer:

\[
\boxed{
\begin{array}{ccc}
546 > 179 & 732 = 732 & 268 > 265 \\
337 < 452 & 725 > 647 & 611 > 519 \\
568 < 994 & 935 > 932 & 672 < 673 \\
519 < 534 & 195 < 228 & 513 < 915 \\
735 > 696 & 864 > 486 &
\end{array}
}
\]