Comparing Two-Digit Numbers (Greater/Less Than) — Answer Key
Part A: Trace the Words
Trace each word carefully by following the dotted lines.
1. greater
2. less
3. equal
4. compare
5. more
6. fewer
Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the missing word or number on each line.
1. 45 > 32 (>, <, or =)
45 is greater than 32 because the tens digit 4 is bigger than 3. The > symbol points to the smaller number.
2. 18 = 18 (>, <, or =)
Both numbers are 18, so they are equal. When two numbers are exactly the same, use the = sign.
3. 27 < 51 (>, <, or =)
27 is less than 51 because 2 tens is fewer than 5 tens. The < symbol opens toward the bigger number.
4. 63 > 36 (>, <, or =)
63 is greater than 36 because 6 tens is more than 3 tens. The open side of > faces the bigger number.
Part C: True or False?
Read each statement. Circle True or False.
1. 50 > 49
True False
True. 50 is one more than 49, so 50 is greater. The > symbol is used correctly here.
2. 22 < 12
True False
False. 22 has 2 tens and 12 has only 1 ten, so 22 is actually greater than 12, not less.
3. 35 = 35
True False
True. Both sides show 35, so they are equal. The = sign means the numbers are the same.