Comparing and Ordering Numbers Worksheets

Printable Comparing and Ordering Worksheet

Use this student worksheet for classroom practice or homework. Compare from the largest place value down. The answer key prints separately.

Compare With <, >, or =

Write the correct symbol between each pair.

#	Compare
1	45 ___ 54
2	308 ___ 380
3	1,200 ___ 1,200
4	99 ___ 102
5	7,650 ___ 7,560
6	4.5 ___ 4.50
7	0.7 ___ 0.07
8	3.14 ___ 3.2

Order From Least to Greatest

#	Numbers
9	34, 43, 14, 41
10	205, 250, 25, 520
11	1.5, 1.05, 1.55, 1.1
12	88, 808, 8, 80

Order From Greatest to Least

#	Numbers
13	6, 60, 16, 61
14	3.2, 3.02, 3.22, 3.0
15	444, 404, 440, 4

Word Problems

#	Problem
16	Which is greater, 2/4 or 3/4?
17	Order least to greatest: 0.5, 0.25, 0.75
18	Which is smallest: 1,010, 1,100, 1,001?
19	Which is largest: 9.9, 9.09, 9.99?
20	Order least to greatest: 12, 21, 2, 120

Comparing and Ordering Answer Key

#	Answer
1	45 < 54
2	308 < 380
3	1,200 = 1,200
4	99 < 102
5	7,650 > 7,560
6	4.5 = 4.50
7	0.7 > 0.07
8	3.14 < 3.2
9	14, 34, 41, 43
10	25, 205, 250, 520
11	1.05, 1.1, 1.5, 1.55
12	8, 80, 88, 808
13	61, 60, 16, 6
14	3.22, 3.2, 3.02, 3.0
15	444, 440, 404, 4
16	3/4
17	0.25, 0.5, 0.75
18	1,001
19	9.99
20	2, 12, 21, 120

A Few Worked Examples

Problem 5: both start with 7, then 6 vs 5 in the hundreds place, so 7,650 > 7,560.

Problem 7: line up the decimals - 0.70 vs 0.07 - so 0.7 > 0.07.

Problem 11: compare the decimals place by place: 1.05, 1.1, 1.5, 1.55.

Related Practice

Build the underlying skill with the place value worksheets, and practice decimals with the decimals worksheets.