Idea 18of 24Builds onFrom improper fraction to mixed numberRename to the same bottom number to compare
Ordering mixed numbers and improper fractions
How do you order 7/4, 1 1/2 and 2 1/4?
Today you'll discover
- why to compare the wholes first
- how to compare the parts left
- where each sits on the line
Think first7/4, 1 1/2 and 2 1/4
Which list goes from least to greatest?
Decide first, then press Next. Compare the whole numbers first.
A number line in fourths and one in halves, both from 0 to 3, with 7/4, 1 1/2 and 2 1/4 to place. Jumps from 0 reach each, the dots are named, then 1 1/2 < 7/4 < 2 1/4 is written. The last step shows three runs on a line in thirds.
See the whole ideathe big idea and the key word, in one place
The big idea
To order mixed numbers and improper fractions, compare the wholes first, then the parts left over.
Easy to get wrongA big top number can fool you. 7/4 has a 7, but it is less than 2 1/4.
On the linePlace each one on a number line: the order from left to right is the order from least to greatest.
Key word
- least to greatest
- in order from the smallest number to the biggest
Ready to use it?
- Order mixed numbers and improper fractions.
- Rename before comparing.