To solve this worksheet, we need to compare the two numbers in each problem. We will use these three symbols:
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> means "Greater Than" (the number on the left is bigger). Think of the alligator mouth opening toward the bigger number.
*
< means "Less Than" (the number on the left is smaller).
*
= means "Equal To" (both numbers are exactly the same).
Let's go through each problem step-by-step:
1.
35 and 52: Look at the tens place. 3 is less than 5, so 35 is smaller than 52.
* Symbol:
<
2.
40 and 74: Look at the tens place. 4 is less than 7, so 40 is smaller than 74.
* Symbol:
<
3.
45 and 30: Look at the tens place. 4 is greater than 3, so 45 is bigger than 30.
* Symbol:
>
4.
84 and 77: Look at the tens place. 8 is greater than 7, so 84 is bigger than 77.
* Symbol:
>
5.
38 and 64: Look at the tens place. 3 is less than 6, so 38 is smaller than 64.
* Symbol:
<
6.
51 and 39: Look at the tens place. 5 is greater than 3, so 51 is bigger than 39.
* Symbol:
>
7.
43 and 43: Both numbers are exactly the same.
* Symbol:
=
8.
79 and 28: Look at the tens place. 7 is greater than 2, so 79 is bigger than 28.
* Symbol:
>
9.
99 and 89: Look at the tens place. 9 is greater than 8, so 99 is bigger than 89.
* Symbol:
>
10.
23 and 22: The tens are the same (2), so look at the ones. 3 is greater than 2, so 23 is bigger.
* Symbol:
>
11.
66 and 77: Look at the tens place. 6 is less than 7, so 66 is smaller than 77.
* Symbol:
<
12.
6 and 16: 6 is a single-digit number, and 16 has a ten in it. So 6 is smaller.
* Symbol:
<
13.
98 and 89: Look at the tens place. 9 is greater than 8, so 98 is bigger than 89.
* Symbol:
>
14.
18 and 18: Both numbers are exactly the same.
* Symbol:
=
15.
30 and 49: Look at the tens place. 3 is less than 4, so 30 is smaller than 49.
* Symbol:
<
Final Answer:
1. <
2. <
3. >
4. >
5. <
6. >
7. =
8. >
9. >
10. >
11. <
12. <
13. >
14. =
15. <
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of worksheet on greater.
