Greater Than or Less Than Calculator

The wide open side of always faces the larger number.

Compare two numbers and get the correct inequality symbol.

Comparison (−1 a<b, 0 equal, 1 a>b) -1

a − b -5

Formula: Compare a with b

Step-by-step with your numbers:

1. Values used:

2. First number = 7

3. Second number = 12

5. Comparison (−1 a<b, 0 equal, 1 a>b) = -1

6. a − b = First number - Second number = 7 - 12 = -5

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Quickly determine which of two numbers is larger and by how much.

The math behind it

The symbol '>' means greater than, '<' means less than, and '=' means equal. A result of 1 means a > b, −1 means a < b, and 0 means they are equal.

7 and 12 → 7 < 12 (result −1), difference −5.

How do I remember the symbol?

The wide open side of < or > always faces the larger number.