Comparing Two-Digit Numbers — Answer Key
Part A: Compare and Complete
Write >, <, or = on the line. For some questions, write the missing number.
1. 82 > 28
82 is greater than 28 because 8 tens is more than 2 tens.
2. 53 < 57
53 is less than 57 because both have 5 tens, but 3 ones is less than 7 ones.
3. 66 = 66
66 is equal to 66 because both numbers are the same.
4. 19 < 91
19 is less than 91 because 1 ten is less than 9 tens.
5. 75 > 57
75 is greater than 57 because 7 tens is more than 5 tens.
6. 72 > 71. Write a number greater than 71.
Any number greater than 71 works; 72 is the smallest whole number greater than 71.
7. 33 < 34. Write a number greater than 33.
Any number greater than 33 works; 34 is the smallest whole number greater than 33.
8. 88 = 88. Write a number equal to 88.
The only number equal to 88 is 88 itself.
9. 24 < 25. Write a number less than 25.
Any number less than 25 works; 24 is the largest whole number less than 25.
Part B: Match the Comparison
Draw a line from each question on the left to the correct answer on the right.
1.
Which is less: 48 or 84?
→ 48
19
Which is greater: 56 or 65?
→ 65
77
Which number equals 77?
→ 77
65
Which is less: 91 or 19?
→ 19
48
Match each comparison: the lesser of 48 or 84 is 48, the greater of 56 or 65 is 65, 77 equals 77, and the lesser of 91 or 19 is 19.