Question

which mixed number is greatest?
1 1/2

1 1/3

1 1/4

1 2/3

Answer 1

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.

Answer 2

I have not learned that way yet I am in 3rd grade we just started mixed numbers

Answer 3

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
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or?
1.5
1.333
1.25
1.67

How were you taught to find the greatest?