Comparing 2 Digit Numbers
Comparing 2 Digit Numbers
Steps to Compare Two Numbers
To compare the two numbers, compare the digits at the highest place
value first, the number with the bigger digit at highest place value
is bigger, if the digits at highest place value are same in both the
numbers then compare the digits at next highest place value and so
on.
Is 59 less than or greater than 72?
In 59, digit 5 is at tens place and 9 is at ones place.
In 72, digit 7 is at tens place and 2 is at ones place.
Comparing the digits with the higher place value first.
5 < 7, 5 is less than 7
59 is less than 72.
59 < 72
Is 81 less than or greater than 39?
In 81, digit 8 is at tens place and 1 is at ones place.
In 39, digit 3 is at tens place and 9 is at ones place.
Comparing the digits with the higher place value first.
8 > 3, 8 is greater than 3.
81 is greater than 39.
81 > 39
Is 28 less than or greater than 41?
In 28, digit 2 is at tens place and 8 is at ones place.
In 41, digit 4 is at tens place and 1 is at ones place.
Comparing the digits with the higher place value first.
4 > 2, 41 is greater than 28.
41 > 28
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In 28, digit 2 is at tens place and 8 is at ones place.
In 41, digit 4 is at tens place and 1 is at ones place.
Comparing the digits with the higher place value first.
4 > 2, 41 is greater than 28.
41 > 28
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