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
Tens first
45 has 4 tens. 38 has 3 tens. 4 tens is more.
Same tens? Check ones
62 and 67 both have 6 tens. 2 ones is less than 7 ones.
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.
Which is more, 45 or 38?
Tens: 4 and 3. 4 is more than 3. So 45 is more.
Answer: 45Which 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.
Which is more, 51 or 49?
Show answer
51
Which is more, 27 or 72?
Show answer
72
Which is more, 34 or 38?
Show answer
38
Which is less, 65 or 56?
Show answer
56
Which is less, 80 or 79?
Show answer
79