Lesson 6 — Activity 3:

Comparing and Ordering Mixed Numbers



You likely have heard the expression that one cannot compare apples to oranges. The same is true when trying to compare fractions that have different denominators. It is not possible to change apples to oranges or vice versa, but fractions can be compared if they are converted to equivalent fractions with the same denominator.





Click here to go to the Study Jams website to learn more about comparing fractions and mixed numbers. When you get to the site, click on "Step by Step" to begin. When you have finished, click on the "Try It!" link to practise your skills!

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Digging Deeper!

Click here to download a document with more information on how to compare and order mixed numbers.

Extra Practice!

Click here to download the document Compare and Convert Fractions and Mixed Numbers Practice. Complete the questions and then hand in your responses to your teacher to see how well you understand equivalent fractions.