CLASS 1 MATHS · NUMBERS

Compare numbers (bigger, smaller)

Compare the tens first. If the tens are the same, compare the ones.

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Worked examples

Example 1 · level 1

Choose the correct sign: 7 ☐ 6

  1. <
  2. =
  3. >
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  1. 7 is bigger, so 7 > 6.

Answer: >

Example 2 · level 2

Which is the smallest number?

  1. 24
  2. 18
  3. 42
  4. 20
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  1. In order: 18 < 20 < 24 < 42.
  2. So the smallest is 18.

Answer: 18

Example 3 · level 3

Which is the biggest number?

  1. 88
  2. 48
  3. 31
  4. 35
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  1. In order: 31 < 35 < 48 < 88.
  2. So the biggest is 88.

Answer: 88

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