Grade 4 · Math · Lesson 2

Compare and order large numbers

When comparing large numbers, line up the digits by place value and work from left to right. The first place where the digits differ tells you which number is greater.

What this lesson teaches

1Compare two large numbers using the symbols <, >, or =
2Order a set of large numbers from least to greatest and greatest to least
3Locate a large number on a number line
4Explain a comparison strategy starting from the greatest place value

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