Lesson 5 of 8 · Grade 1 and 2
Compare two-digit numbers
To compare two numbers, look at the tens first. Then the ones.
Step 1
Learn it
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Tens first
45 has 4 tens. 38 has 3 tens. 4 tens is more.
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Same tens? Check ones
62 and 67 both have 6 tens. 2 ones is less than 7 ones.
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Say it
67 is greater than 62. 62 is less than 67.
Step 2
Watch how
Two examples, worked out one step at a time.
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Which is more, 45 or 38?
Tens: 4 and 3. 4 is more than 3. So 45 is more.
Answer: 45 -
Which is more, 62 or 67?
Both have 6 tens. Ones: 2 and 7. 7 is more. So 67 is more.
Answer: 67
Step 3
Practice
Five questions. Think first. Then tap Show answer.
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Which is more, 51 or 49?
Show answer
51
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Which is more, 27 or 72?
Show answer
72
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Which is more, 34 or 38?
Show answer
38
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Which is less, 65 or 56?
Show answer
56
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Which is less, 80 or 79?
Show answer
79