Greater than and less than symbols are used to compare any two numbers. The other symbol greater than does not look like the letter L therefore it cannot be less than and its easier to remember. The best-known symbols of inequality are greater than and less than.
With them we can make comparisons.
This means that jug can hold 4 cups of water or it could be less than 4 cups. Greater than and less than symbols are used to compare any two numbers. Also learn less than symbol which denotes just the opposite of greater than expression. When you see this sign remember that looks like L and means less than.