Comparing Mixed Numbers with Different Denominators
Instructions: Compare the following mixed numbers with different denominators. Write “<,” “>” or “=” to complete each comparison.
- 3 1/4 ____ 2 1/3
- 5 3/8 ____ 4 2/5
- 2 5/6 ____ 3 1/5
- 6 2/7 ____ 5 3/8
- 8 1/3 ____ 6 1/5
- 7 4/5 ____ 7 1/6
- 4 3/4 ____ 3 2/5
- 9 1/2 ____ 8 3/7
- 2 1/3 ____ 2 1/4
- 1 7/8 ____ 1 1/2
- 5 2/5 ____ 5 1/3
- 6 1/6 ____ 6 5/7
- 8 3/8 ____ 8 1/2
- 3 1/5 ____ 3 1/6
- 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?