Comparing Mixed Numbers

Comparing
Mixed Numbers

I can compare mixed numbers with like or unlike denominators using greater than (>), less than (<), or equal to (=).

Learning Goal

Always start by looking at the whole number.

When comparing mixed numbers...

If they're different, the mixed number with the larger whole number is greater.

When comparing mixed numbers...

If they're different, the mixed number with the larger whole number is greater.

When comparing mixed numbers...

If they're the same (or equal), compare the fractions.

When comparing mixed numbers...

If they're the same (or equal), compare the fractions.

When comparing mixed numbers...

If they're the same (or equal), compare the fractions.

When comparing mixed numbers...

If they're the same (or equal), compare the fractions.

When comparing mixed numbers...

​36

If they're the same (or equal), compare the fractions.

When comparing mixed numbers...

​36

​30

If they're the same (or equal), compare the fractions.

When comparing mixed numbers...

​36

​30

But what if you need to compare a mixed number and an improper fraction?

Take the improper fraction and turn it into a mixed number.

But what if you need to compare a mixed number and an improper fraction?

Take the improper fraction and turn it into a mixed number.

But what if you need to compare a mixed number and an improper fraction?

Now compare the mixed numbers.

Start with the whole numbers.

But what if you need to compare a mixed number and an improper fraction?

Now compare the mixed numbers.

Start with the whole numbers.

But what if you need to compare a mixed number and an improper fraction?

LET'S PRACTICE!
Complete each comparison in your notebook.

LET'S PRACTICE!
Complete each comparison in your notebook.

LET'S PRACTICE!
Complete each comparison in your notebook.

LET'S PRACTICE!
Complete each comparison in your notebook.

LET'S PRACTICE!
Complete each comparison in your notebook.