Comparing Numbers - Cycle 2

Comparing numbers is determining whether a number is less than (<), greater than (>), or equal to (=) another number.

Examples:

1. 3 is less than 8.
   3 < 8
2. 10 is greater than 5.
   10 > 5
3. 7 is equal to 7.
   7 = 7

I locate the numbers 5.2 and 5.7 on the number line to compare them.

5.2 is less than 5.7.
5.2 < 5.7

To compare the numbers 2720.29 and 2705.89, I write them in a place value chart.

1. I start by looking at the largest place value column and compare the numbers.

   Both numbers have 2 in the thousands position. Since the numbers are equal, I will move on to the next column.

2. I look at the next place value column and compare the numbers.

   Both numbers have 7 in the hundreds position. So, I move on to the next column.

3. I look at the next place value column and compare the numbers.

   The number 2 720.29 has 2 tens while the number 2 705.89 has none.

   Since 2 is greater than 0, the number 2 720.29 is greater than 2 705.89.