Greater and smaller to 20
On this page children practise comparing two numbers up to 20 with greater-than, less-than, and equals signs. 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.
- If the first number comes later in the number row, use >.
- If it comes earlier, use <. If both numbers are the same, use =.
Examples
Choose the sign: 16 __ 12
>
Choose the sign: 14 __ 18
<
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.
- 14 ___ 11
- 14 ___ 19
- 15 ___ 15
- 11 ___ 20
- 17 ___ 13
- 18 ___ 12
- 17 ___ 18
- 19 ___ 18
Show answers
- >
- <
- =
- <
- >
- >
- <
- >