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The symbol < means less than. For example, the following statements are true:

Similarly, the symbol > means greater than. For example,

The two symbols < and > are similar and easily confused. Here are two simple ways to remember which is which:

 Notice that the < looks sort of like an L. This L should remind you that it means less than.

 Remember that, in any true statement, the large open mouth of the symbol is on the side of the greater amount, and the small point is on the side of the lesser amount.