Grade 4 · Year 5 · Class 4 · ages 9–10 · Number sense
Comparing large numbers: Grade 4 practice
Deciding which of two big numbers is greater. Eight questions at a time, instant feedback and a mastery score from 0 to 100.
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The idea in one minute
Compare digit by digit from the left. The first place where they differ decides which is greater.
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One question at each level. Tap a question to see the answer.
Easy Which is greater: 7,888 or 8,888?
Answer: 8,888
Medium Which is greater: 46,682 or 46,672?
Answer: 46,682
Challenge Which is greater: 697,821 or 697,811?
Answer: 697,821
More ways to practise comparing large numbers
- Printable comparing large numbers worksheet with an answer key (new questions every time)
- All Grade 4 practice · Number sense worksheets
Related skills
- Factors and multiples (Grade 4)
- Roman numerals (Grade 4)
- Estimate sums and differences (Grade 4)
- Rounding to the nearest 100 (Grade 3)
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FAQ
Comparing large numbers: questions
What grade is comparing large numbers?
It is usually taught in Grade 4 (Year 5 in England, Class 4 in India, ages 9–10), though schools and countries differ. Try the grade above or below if it feels too hard or too easy.
What does a comparing large numbers question look like?
For example: "Which is greater: 46,682 or 46,672?" The answer is 46,682. Compare digit by digit from the left. The first place where they differ decides which is greater.
What should I learn before and after comparing large numbers?
Before it, try estimate sums and differences (Grade 4). After it, move on to squares and cubes (Grade 5).
How can I get better at comparing large numbers?
Compare digit by digit from the left. The first place where they differ decides which is greater. Practise a little every day, read the hint after each wrong answer, and use the printable worksheet when you want to write it out.
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