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Comparing Numbers - Worksheet 4 - 1st Grade

Medium

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

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

About This Worksheet

This medium-level worksheet contains 18 problems designed for 1st Grade students practicing comparing two-digit numbers. Medium worksheets introduce larger numbers and varied question formats to deepen understanding and build fluency.

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

How to Solve: Worked Example

Example Problem: Order least to greatest: 67, 23, 45
Solution Steps:
  1. Compare the tens digits: 6, 2, 4.
  2. Smallest tens is 2 → 23 comes first.
  3. Next is 4 → 45.
  4. Largest is 6 → 67 comes last.
Answer: 23, 45, 67
Tip: Line up the numbers by their tens digit to quickly order them.
1
68 ___ 12 (write >, <, or =)
2
Order least to greatest: 27, 78, 12
3
75 ___ 58 (write >, <, or =)
4
29 ___ 73 (write >, <, or =)
5
90 ___ 69 (write >, <, or =)
6
33 ___ 41 (write >, <, or =)
7
Order least to greatest: 91, 64, 70
8
Order least to greatest: 44, 49, 59
9
Order least to greatest: 76, 82, 51
10
43 ___ 47 (write >, <, or =)
11
89 ___ 89 (write >, <, or =)
12
Order least to greatest: 62, 14, 17
13
72 ___ 26 (write >, <, or =)
14
42 ___ 40 (write >, <, or =)
15
37 ___ 17 (write >, <, or =)
16
Order least to greatest: 57, 48, 83
17
50 ___ 32 (write >, <, or =)
18
34 ___ 98 (write >, <, or =)

Answer Key

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