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Comparing Numbers - Worksheet 6 - 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
Order least to greatest: 22, 59, 82
2
72 ___ 56 (write >, <, or =)
3
Order least to greatest: 74, 53, 79
4
31 ___ 38 (write >, <, or =)
5
49 ___ 87 (write >, <, or =)
6
26 ___ 36 (write >, <, or =)
7
Order least to greatest: 25, 72, 71
8
88 ___ 13 (write >, <, or =)
9
Order least to greatest: 16, 25, 30
10
Order least to greatest: 75, 26, 12
11
Order least to greatest: 34, 56, 67
12
Order least to greatest: 86, 84, 57
13
Order least to greatest: 94, 77, 74
14
67 ___ 45 (write >, <, or =)
15
Order least to greatest: 45, 78, 76
16
Order least to greatest: 83, 59, 78
17
Order least to greatest: 37, 99, 44
18
57 ___ 42 (write >, <, or =)

Answer Key

1. 22, 59, 822. >3. 53, 74, 794. <5. <6. <7. 25, 71, 728. >9. 16, 25, 3010. 12, 26, 7511. 34, 56, 6712. 57, 84, 8613. 74, 77, 9414. >15. 45, 76, 7816. 59, 78, 8317. 37, 44, 9918. >

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