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Compare Hundreds First
To compare three-digit numbers, check hundreds first. 452 vs 387: 4 hundreds > 3 hundreds, so 452 > 387. If hundreds are the same, check tens. Then ones.
Math β Place Value: Hundreds
To compare three-digit numbers, check hundreds first. 452 vs 387: 4 hundreds > 3 hundreds, so 452 > 387. If hundreds are the same, check tens. Then ones.