Compare expressions
Compare expressions helps children practise comparing two arithmetic expressions by solving both, then placing <, >, or = between them. Read the short guide and look through the examples before choosing online practice or a printable worksheet.
How to solve this
- To compare two expressions, calculate each side first, then insert the correct symbol: <, >, or =.
- Do not try to guess — always work out both values completely before comparing.
- Check by swapping the symbol: if 3 + 5 > 7, then 7 < 3 + 5 must also be true.
Examples
23 + 8 __ 40 - 9
=
56 - 7 __ 46
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