IXL | Compare mixed numbers and improper fractions

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Which sign makes the statement true?

key idea

Compare the whole-number parts. If the whole-number parts are the same, use a common denominator to compare the fraction parts.

solution

Compare the whole-number parts. The whole-number part of each number is 7, so the whole-number parts are the same.

To compare the fraction parts, first write the fractions with a common denominator.

1 × 7

2 × 7

5 × 2

7 × 2

Now compare the numerators.

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Lesson: Comparing fractions

Lesson: Mixed numbers and improper fractions

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F.8Convert between mixed numbers and improper fractions

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Lesson: Comparing fractions

Lesson: Mixed numbers and improper fractions

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