Question
which mixed number is greatest?
1 1/2
1 1/3
1 1/4
1 2/3
1 1/2
1 1/3
1 1/4
1 2/3
Answers
Ms. Sue
You can either change these numbers to decimals or to equivalent fractions.
1 1/2 = 1 6/12 = 1.5
1 1/3 = 1 4/12 = 1.333
Do the others the same way and you'll see which is greatest.
1 1/2 = 1 6/12 = 1.5
1 1/3 = 1 4/12 = 1.333
Do the others the same way and you'll see which is greatest.
Ana
I have not learned that way yet I am in 3rd grade we just started mixed numbers
Ms. Sue
1 1/4 = 1 3/12 = 1.25
1 2/3 = 1 8/12 = 1.67
Which is greater?
1 6/12
1 4/12
1 3/12
1 8/12
____________________
or?
1.5
1.333
1.25
1.67
How were you taught to find the greatest?
1 2/3 = 1 8/12 = 1.67
Which is greater?
1 6/12
1 4/12
1 3/12
1 8/12
____________________
or?
1.5
1.333
1.25
1.67
How were you taught to find the greatest?