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COMPARING NUMBERS ยท GREATER THAN, LESS THAN

Free Printable Comparing Numbers Worksheets

Bars kids read to compare โ€” numbers to 20, to 100, or three-digit greater-than / less-than. See which is longer, then write >, < or =. Each set prints with a matching answer key. Always free, no signup.

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What each set looks like

Numbers to 20 14 > 9

149

Numbers to 100 72 > 58

7258

Greater Than, Less Than 345 < 352

345352

Questions parents & teachers ask

What order should kids learn comparing numbers in?

Start by comparing numbers to 20, where each number is small enough to picture as a bar and the only job is 'which is longer.' Next compare two-digit numbers to 100, introducing the place-value habit of checking the tens first. Then move to three-digit greater-than / less-than, reading hundreds, tens and ones left to right. Each worksheet above sets exactly one of those stages.

What do >, < and = mean?

The greater-than sign > means the left number is bigger; the less-than sign < means the left number is smaller; the equals sign = means they're the same. The open end always faces the larger number, so kids can think of it as a mouth that eats the bigger amount.

What grade is comparing numbers taught in?

Comparing numbers to 20 starts in Kindergarten and Grade 1; comparing to 100 lands in Grade 1 and 2; three-digit greater-than / less-than comes in Grade 2 and 3. Pick the page that matches where your child is.

Are these comparing numbers worksheets free to print?

Yes โ€” every set is free to generate and print, with answer keys, no account and no watermark. Each click makes a fresh set of pairs to compare.

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