Comparing Integers

Let’s learn how to do Greater than, smaller than in integers

Let's draw integers in the number line 

As we move towards right,

   number increases

We follow these rules

• For positive numbers, greater number is greater

    6 > 2, 4 > 1, 3 > 2

• Positive numbers are always greater than 0

    6 > 0, 4 > 0, 3 > 0

• Positive numbers are always greater than negative numbers

    6 > –5, 4 > –4, 3 > –2

• 0 is greater than negative numbers

    0 > –5, 0 > –4, 0 > –2

• For negative numbers , we remove the sign, find greater, and then reverse the sign

For –4  & – 2

4 > 2,

So, –4 < –2

For –5 & –1

5 > 1

So, –5 < –1

For –3 & –6

3 < 6

So, –3 > –6