Compare Numbers to 10
On this page children practise using <, >, = and spotting which number or group is larger. Start with the short method and the examples, then use the online practice or print a worksheet with answers.
How to solve this
- Look at both numbers or both groups.
- The bigger amount gets the open side of the sign.
- If both amounts are the same, use =.
Examples
3 __ 5
3 < 5
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4 = 4
Practice problems with answers
Solve these problems on paper or out loud, then check the answer key. The online practice and the printable worksheet give a new set every time.
- 2 ___ 4
- 7 ___ 9
- 9 ___ 5
- 3 ___ 9
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- 1 ___ 9
- ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ___ ■ ■ ■
- ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ___ ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
Show answers
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