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When we talk about numbers, we can compare them to see which is bigger, smaller, or the same. This is done using special math symbols: Greater Than ( > ) Less Than ( < ) Equal To ( = ) Here’s how you can help kids understand these concepts with simple explanations: 1. Greater Than ( > ) When one number is bigger than another, we say it's greater than . The open side of the symbol points to the bigger number. Example: 5 > 2 (This means 5 is greater than 2). Trick to Remember: Imagine the symbol as a hungry crocodile that always wants to eat the bigger number! So, the open mouth faces the larger number. 2. Less Than ( < ) When one number is smaller than another, we say it's less than . The pointed side of the symbol faces the smaller number. Example: 3 < 6 (This means 3 is less than 6). Trick to Remember: Again, think of the hungry crocodile, but this time it’s facing the bigger number on the right. 3. Equal To ( = ) When two numbers are the same , we use the ...