The Comparing Signs
more than, = equal
Maths has special signs for comparing! The open mouth always eats the bigger number.
>
more than
15 > 9
<
less than
6 < 14
=
equal to
10 = 10
The > and < signs are like a hungry mouth — it always opens towards the bigger number! 15 > 9 (15 is more). 6 < 14 (6 is less). = means both sides are the same.