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Less than means it is the lowest value compared to another value. The less than symbol describes a relationship between two values \u200b\u200bwhere one value is less than the other. For example, if 1 < 3 is given, 1 means less than 3. In this article, let’s learn how to compare numbers using the less sign.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A less sign is a mathematical symbol that represents inequality between two values. A widely adopted form of two equal-length strokes joining at an acute angle to the left, <, is found in documents from the 1560s. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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In mathematical writing, a  less-than sign is usually placed between two values being compared and indicates that the left side value is less than the right side value. Examples of common use are 1 < 2 and \u22125 < 0.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Less than the ‘<‘ sign. It is an inequality sign because it does not establish equality between two numbers or expressions. It only says that one value is smaller than the other value. Here is a small example, if x < 5 is given, the value of x is less than 5. See the mark less than the mark given below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A superscript is used to show that one value is less than another. Let’s try using it as an example. “12 is less than 14” is true. Then, we can write 12 < 14 using the less sign. The wide-open side of a symbol with two points always faces the larger number, while the pointed end faces the smaller number.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


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To use the less than symbol, we draw the wide-open side of the symbol toward the larger number and the pointed end toward the smaller number. Let us compare two digit numbers 32 and 14. When comparing two-digit numbers, we first compare the tens place digits. If the digit is the same, we match the digits in the same position. Here, we can see that one is less than 3. So, 14 is less than 32. Mathematically, 14 < 32 can be written using the less-than sign. Below are more examples showing the comparison between numbers using the less-than sign.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Symbol<\/strong><\/td>Example<\/strong><\/td>Meaning<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead>
Less than “<“<\/td>a) 2 < 4 b) 18 < 26 c) 98 < 100<\/td>a) The number 2 is less than 4. b) The number 18  is less than 26. c) The number 98 is less than 100.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

In Mathematics, less than and greater than symbols describe inequality between two values. The “<” symbol is used to indicate less than odds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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