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Worksheets›Grade 1›Place value›Comparing two-digit numbers

Comparing Two-Digit Numbers Worksheets

Free printable worksheets with answer keys. Pick a level, preview the questions, then open the sheet to swap or delete any single question.

Grade 1CCSS 1.NBT.B.3Answer key includedPDF · Print
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Easy: Different tens digits

  1. 1.96 74
  2. 2.37 72
  3. 3.20 72
  4. 4.65 39
  5. 5.38 20
  6. 6.13 98
Preview shows 6 of 12 questions. Every sheet is new; open it to change any question.

Worksheet variations

Compare the tens first. Only when the tens match do the ones decide which number is greater.

Easy32 27Different tens digitsMedium92 29Same tens digit or swapped digitsHard20 + 0 20Tens and ones written as a sum

How to solve it: a worked example

Write <, > or = in each blank.

  1. Start31 71
  2. Compare the tens31 < 71
  3. Answer<

Common mistakes to watch for

  • Comparing the ones digits first, so 29 looks bigger than 41.
  • Pointing the symbol the wrong way; the open side faces the greater number.
  • Comparing only the 40 in 40 + 7 instead of the whole number, 47.

Tip: tick “Step-by-step answer key” in the generator to print each step for marking.

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Adding & subtracting tens and onesExpanded form (Grade 2)Adding & subtracting 10 and 100 (Grade 2)Addition within 20Subtraction within 20

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