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Compare whole numbers.
Compare whole numbers using place value.
Numihana · England Year 6
Compare whole numbers
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Name: ______________
Date: ______________
Compare whole numbers using place value.
6100961 9769861 — choose the correct sign.
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9590849 5383156 — choose the correct sign.
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4531035 3482645 — choose the correct sign.
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6666424 2948201 — choose the correct sign.
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5518111 6375624 — choose the correct sign.
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Numihana · England Year 6
Compare whole numbers
Answer key
Name: ______________
Date: ______________
Compare whole numbers using place value.
9073888 2188723 — choose the correct sign.
Answer: >
6100961 9769861 — choose the correct sign.
Answer: <
9590849 5383156 — choose the correct sign.
Answer: >
4531035 3482645 — choose the correct sign.
Answer: >
6666424 2948201 — choose the correct sign.
Answer: >
5518111 6375624 — choose the correct sign.
Answer: <
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The skill behind this activity
Compare whole numbers using place value.
Department for Education: mathematics programmes of study ↗
Year 6 → Number → place value · Selected statutory skill. Pack 2.2.0 · source checked 2026-10-12.
For teachers and parents
Compare the largest place first, then work right. The open side of the sign faces the greater number.
A common slip
Do not decide by the final digit alone. Equal numbers need the equals sign.
Worked example
4515881 5171292 — choose the correct sign.
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Compare the largest place first, then work right. The open side of the sign faces the greater number.