Comparing and Ordering Fractions and Mixed Numbers

This video tutorial covers the comparison and ordering of fractions and mixed numbers. It explains how to convert between mixed numbers and improper fractions, and how to use common denominators for comparison. The tutorial also includes practice problems to reinforce the concepts and emphasizes the importance of showing work and checking answers.

What is the improper fraction form of 3 and 1/2?

• 8/2

• 7/2

• 5/2

• 6/2

If you have 7/2 and 8/2, which is greater?

• 8/2

• Cannot be determined

• They are equal

• 7/2

How do you convert 11/4 to a mixed number?

• 2 and 3/4

• 2 and 2/4

• 3 and 1/4

• 2 and 1/4

What is the mixed number form of 15/4?

• 3 and 1/4

• 3 and 2/4

• 4 and 1/4

• 3 and 3/4

When comparing 3 and 3/4 with 3 and 1/2, what should you do first?

• Convert to improper fractions

• Find a common denominator

• Add the fractions

• Subtract the fractions

What is 13/7 as a mixed number?

• 1 and 5/7

• 1 and 6/7

• 2 and 1/7

• 2 and 2/7

Which is greater: 6/5 or 1 and 1/10?

• They are equal

• 1 and 1/10

• 6/5

• Cannot be determined

What is the first step in ordering fractions from least to greatest?

• Add the fractions

• Find a common denominator

• Convert to improper fractions

• Convert to mixed numbers

How do you write 12/5 as a mixed number?

• 2 and 3/5

• 2 and 2/5

• 3 and 1/5

• 2 and 1/5

What is the correct order from least to greatest for 2 and 1/5, 12/5, and 3 and 1/10?

• 3 and 1/10, 2 and 1/5, 12/5

• 2 and 1/5, 3 and 1/10, 12/5

• 12/5, 2 and 1/5, 3 and 1/10

• 2 and 1/5, 12/5, 3 and 1/10