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Comparing Numbers - Worksheet 3 - 1st Grade

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Compare numbers using greater than, less than, and equal (Easy)

15 problems · 10-15 minutes · Skills: comparison, place value

About This Worksheet

This easy-level worksheet contains 15 problems designed for 1st Grade students practicing comparing two-digit numbers. Easy worksheets use simpler numbers and straightforward problem types to build confidence and reinforce foundational skills.

Comparing numbers builds number sense and is essential for estimation, measurement, and real-world problem solving.

  • Compare two-digit numbers using >, <, and =
  • Order numbers from least to greatest
  • Identify the largest and smallest in a set
  • Use tens digits to compare before checking ones digits
  • Arrange a set of four or more numbers in order

How to Solve: Worked Example

Example Problem: 25 ___ 48 (write >, <, or =)
Solution Steps:
  1. Compare the tens digits first: 2 tens vs. 4 tens.
  2. 2 is less than 4.
  3. Since 25 is less than 48, write <.
Answer: <
Tip: Always compare the tens digit first. If they're the same, then compare the ones digit.
1
26 ___ 41 (write >, <, or =)
2
36 ___ 65 (write >, <, or =)
3
29 ___ 54 (write >, <, or =)
4
32 ___ 61 (write >, <, or =)
5
24 ___ 51 (write >, <, or =)
6
13 ___ 49 (write >, <, or =)
7
29 ___ 52 (write >, <, or =)
8
16 ___ 45 (write >, <, or =)
9
28 ___ 50 (write >, <, or =)
10
28 ___ 45 (write >, <, or =)
11
20 ___ 58 (write >, <, or =)
12
16 ___ 34 (write >, <, or =)
13
12 ___ 40 (write >, <, or =)
14
14 ___ 53 (write >, <, or =)
15
11 ___ 46 (write >, <, or =)

Answer Key

1. <2. <3. <4. <5. <6. <7. <8. <9. <10. <11. <12. <13. <14. <15. <

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What skills does this place value worksheet cover?

This worksheet focuses on comparison, place value. It is designed for 1st Grade students and provides structured practice through varied problem types with a worked example to guide students before they begin.

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