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(1-2) Comparing Numbers.

To Compare the numbers 641,293 and 643,183.

Line up the numbers according to their place value, then

start comparing them from the left.

In this case, the 100-thousands and 10-thousands digits

are the same. Therefore, look at the thousands place.

Since 1 thousand is smaller than 3 thousand, 641,293 is

less than 643,183

6 4 1 , 2 9 3

6 4 3 , 1 8 3
greater than less than equal to

It is the It is the
same same 1 is less
number number than 3

641,293 643,183

641,293 is Less than 643,183

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