35 is less than 36.
We write this as
35 < 36
49 is more than 39.
We write this as
49 > 39
35 is equal to 35.
We write this as
35 = 35
Example
Fill in the missing symbol <, > or =
65 56
Answer
65 is more than 56.
We write this as
65 56
If you find it hard to remember which way the arrow points, it might help if you think of it as a hungry crocodile! The opening of the arrow is the hungry croc’s mouth which always opens to eat the larger number! Does that help?
