Use the inequity symbol (< ,> ,_> ,=) to compare -

First off,let's look into the meaning od the symbols:

< :This symbol means smaller than.
>: This symbol means larger than.
≥: This symbols mean larger or equal with the number.
=: The numbers are equal.

As -26 is smaller than 54, here is how we can put it: -26<54

Therefore,the answer is ( < ).

Hope it helps!