Compare and order numbers
~9 min
When comparing large numbers, look first at the greatest place value.
Comparing Place Values
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4,000
500
20
1
To compare two large numbers, always start by comparing the digits in the greatest place value position on the left. If the digits in that place are the same, move to the next place value to the right.
💡 Think of the place value chart as a line from left to right, starting with the biggest value.