Greater Than, Less Than, Equal To Worksheet

Solution
Step 1:

When a number has a lesser value than another it is considered to be a smaller number. If it has a higher value than it is larger. We compare numbers by marking them with <, >, or =. A number at the open part of the sign < is the larger so: 5 is smaller than 10 or 5 < 10. Two numbers that are equal in value would be 5 is equal to 5 or 5 = 5.

Solution
Step 2:

1. Write in the sign 2. Complete

35___1 35 > 1 35 > 1

Point the open end of the sign towards the larger number.


Solution Step 3:	1. Write in the sign 2. Complete 39___50 39 > 50 39 > 50

Solution Step 4:	If two numbers are the same in value, use a = 1. Write in the sign 2. Complete 5___5 5 = 5 5 = 5

Solution Step 5:	Therefore 9 > 2 Answer

Try two practice problems:

Mark in whether the first number is larger >, smaller < or equal = to the first number.

(A) 7 9

(B) 8 3