In Mathematics, the less-than symbol is a fundamental Mathematical symbol that describes the inequality between two values. There are different symbols in Maths, which are used to perform different arithmetic operations, hold some constant values, as well as used to compare the quantities with the help of equality and inequality symbols. In this article, we are going to discuss one of the inequality symbols called “Less than Symbol” in detail, with the help of many examples.

What is Less than Symbol?

The Less-than symbol is to compare two values in which the first number is less than the second number, such as in ascending order. The less than sign is an approximation of the opening angle bracket. The symbol used to represent the less than inequality is. Less than sign is a universally adopted math symbol of two equal measure strokes that meet in the acute angle at the left.

How to Remember the Less than Sign?

The best way to remember the less-than symbol is the “Alligator Method“. While comparing two values, think of the alligator method. It is known that the alligator’s mouth always points to the largest value, the reason being it can eat as much as possible. The alligator’s mouth always opens to the right to represent the less than inequality. We can also use the alligator method to use greater than a symbol. The alligator mouth points to the left to define the greater than symbol.