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Comparing Mixed Numbers with Different Denominators

Instructions: Compare the following mixed numbers with different denominators. Write “<,” “>” or “=” to complete each comparison.

  1. 3 1/4 ____ 2 1/3
  2. 5 3/8 ____ 4 2/5
  3. 2 5/6 ____ 3 1/5
  4. 6 2/7 ____ 5 3/8
  5. 8 1/3 ____ 6 1/5
  6. 7 4/5 ____ 7 1/6
  7. 4 3/4 ____ 3 2/5
  8. 9 1/2 ____ 8 3/7
  9. 2 1/3 ____ 2 1/4
  10. 1 7/8 ____ 1 1/2
  11. 5 2/5 ____ 5 1/3
  12. 6 1/6 ____ 6 5/7
  13. 8 3/8 ____ 8 1/2
  14. 3 1/5 ____ 3 1/6
  15. 9 1/3 ____ 9 1/5

Bonus question:
Solve the following word problem by comparing mixed numbers with different denominators.

A recipe for a cake calls for 2 1/4 cups of flour. If you have 5 1/3 cups of flour, do you have enough flour to make two cakes?