Compare Numbers with , , =

and 5 ≥ 4 is also true). How do you compare negative numbers? With negative numbers， 3.45 3.42 because when you reach the hundredths place， they have exactly the same value. For example。

1/2 1/3 because 0.5 0.333... Or with common denominators: 3/6 2/6. What does it mean when numbers are equal? When numbers are equal (=)。

5 = 5。

-2 -5 because -2 is closer to zero. Think of a number line: numbers to the right are always greater than numbers to the left. Can you use comparison symbols with fractions? Yes! You can compare fractions by converting them to decimals or finding a common denominator. For example， or 0.5 = 1/2， then tenths， the number closer to zero is greater. For example， 5 2. ， Frequently Asked Questions How do you remember which way the greater than and less than symbols go? The easiest way is to remember that the symbol always opens toward (or eats) the bigger number. The pointed end points to the smaller number. You can also remember that looks like an L for Less than when tilted. What is the difference between and ≥? The symbol means greater than and does not include equality (5 4 but 5 is not 5). The symbol ≥ means greater than or equal to and includes equality (5 ≥ 5 is true， even if theyre written differently. How do you compare decimals? Compare decimals by looking at each place value from left to right. Start with the ones place， or 10/2 = 5. Equal means identical in value， and so on. For example，。

then hundredths。