More and Less Math Example 1

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Example 1

easy
Use <<, >>, or == to compare: 4747 ___ 7474.

Solution

  1. 1
    Compare the tens digits first: 4 tens vs. 7 tens. Since 4<74 < 7, the tens digit of 47 is smaller.
  2. 2
    Therefore 47<7447 < 74.
  3. 3
    Check: 47 is in the forties, 74 is in the seventies — confirmed.

Answer

47<7447 < 74
When comparing whole numbers with the same number of digits, compare from the leftmost digit. The first place where the digits differ determines the order. Here, 4 tens < 7 tens, so 47 < 74.

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