Greater Than, Less Than (Grade 5)

A Grade 5 math worksheet focusing on comparing numbers using greater than, less than, and equal to symbols with whole numbers, decimals, and fractions.

Grade 5 Math Number SenseGreater Than Less Than

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2 Fill in the Blanks2 Short Answermultiple-choiceTrue / False

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CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.5.NBT.A.3.BCCSS.MATH.CONTENT.5.NF.B.5.B

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Greater Than, Less Than (Grade 5)

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Read each question carefully and follow the instructions. Use the symbols < (less than), > (greater than), or = (equal to) to compare the numbers.

Use <, >, or = to compare the following whole numbers.

1. 5,432 5,342

2. 12,987 12,987

3. 99,999 100,000

4. 234,567 243,567

Use <, >, or = to compare the following decimals.

1. 0.75 0.7

2. 1.25 1.250

3. 3.01 3.1

4. 0.05 0.5

1. Plot the numbers 0.5, 1.2, and 0.8 on the number line below. Then, write them in order from least to greatest.

Order:

1. Which symbol correctly compares the fractions: 1/2 3/4?

2. Use the fraction bars to compare 2/3 and 4/6. Write your answer using <, >, or =.

Answer: 2/3 4/6

1. 0.9 is greater than 0.90.

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False