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Look at Tens First
To compare two-digit numbers, look at the tens digit first. 45 and 32: 4 tens > 3 tens, so 45 > 32. The bigger tens digit means the bigger number!
Math β Comparing Numbers
To compare two-digit numbers, look at the tens digit first. 45 and 32: 4 tens > 3 tens, so 45 > 32. The bigger tens digit means the bigger number!