How to Compare Numbers By KBTech Jun 6, 2019 Step 1 First, we line the numbers up by place value Jun 7, 2019 Step 2 Compare the digits in each place value. Starting with the greatest place. Jun 8, 2019 Step 3 Use the symbols to show the relationship between the numbers. Jun 9, 2019 Step 4 Order the numbers based on the question.