SME
Grade 1 Math · Problem type
Compare two-digit numbers
Use this for “Which number is greater, 63 or 47?”
Picture
45 < 54
Rods are tens, small cubes are ones.
This is an example. Type the numbers from your problem to start.
First number
Second number
Number sentences
sign < between 45 and 54
Good to know
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Compare the tens first. If they are the same, compare the ones.
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> means “is greater than”, < means “is less than”. The open side faces the greater number.
Step-by-step
WE KNOW
First number: 45
Second number: 54
FIND
sign
Step 1 · Find sign
sign ? between 45 and 54
Compare the tens first. If they are the same, compare the ones.
Tens: 4 < 5, so 45 < 54
s: <
Check
Put the numbers back in. Both sides should match.
45 < 54 ✓
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