Practice Comparison in Math
Use these practice problems to test your method after reviewing the concept explanation and worked examples.
Quick Recap
Determining how two quantities relate in terms of size or value, using the symbols <, >, or =.
Which is bigger? Which is smaller? Are they the same? Comparison answers these questions with precision.
Example 1
easyCompare \dfrac{5}{8} and \dfrac{3}{5}. Which is greater?
Example 2
mediumPlace -\dfrac{7}{3}, -2.4, -\dfrac{5}{2}, and -2 in order from least to greatest.
Example 3
easyInsert <, >, or = between each pair: (a) 0.75 and \dfrac{3}{4}, (b) \dfrac{2}{3} and \dfrac{3}{4}.
Example 4
mediumWithout a calculator, determine which is larger: \sqrt{50} or 7.1.