Comparing multi-digit numbers
Name: _____________________ Date: __________
Show your thinking with numbers, words, or a drawing.
1. Which number is the largest? 56, 49, 70, 48
2. Which number is the largest? 60, 19, 10, 26
3. Which number is the largest? 94, 79, 45, 14
4. Which number is the largest? 89, 49, 85, 72
5. Which number is the largest? 16, 91, 86, 38
Answer key ยท Comparing multi-digit numbers
1. 70
All the numbers have 2 digits, so compare from the left.
Line them up by place value and compare the highest place, then the next place if they match.
The largest number is 70.
2. 60
All the numbers have 2 digits, so compare from the left.
Line them up by place value and compare the highest place, then the next place if they match.
The largest number is 60.
3. 94
All the numbers have 2 digits, so compare from the left.
Line them up by place value and compare the highest place, then the next place if they match.
The largest number is 94.
4. 89
All the numbers have 2 digits, so compare from the left.
Line them up by place value and compare the highest place, then the next place if they match.
The largest number is 89.
5. 91
All the numbers have 2 digits, so compare from the left.
Line them up by place value and compare the highest place, then the next place if they match.
The largest number is 91.
Try it together
Choose a question from the printable. Use objects or a drawing to show your thinking, then explain your method to someone at home.