Explain comparing mixed numbers in maths, Mathematics

Assignment Help:

Explain Comparing Mixed Numbers in maths?

A mixed number is made up of two parts: a whole number and a fraction.

For example: 2(3/4)

2(3/4) is read "two and three-fourths." It represents 2 wholes plus another 3/ 4 of a whole.
Comparing Mixed Numbers
There are 2 steps to comparing mixed numbers:
1. Compare the whole number in each of the mixed numbers
2. If the whole numbers are the same, compare the fraction parts of the mixed numbers.

Example 1: Compare 4 (3/5) and 6 (3/4)

Since 4 is smaller than 6, or 4 < 6, we can say
4(3/5)<6(3/4)

Example 2: Compare 8(5/12)and 8(1/4)
Since they both have the same whole number (8), all we need to do is compare 5/12 and 1/4 .

Put both fractions over a common denominator.
¼ = (1x3/4x3) = 3/12
5/12 = 5/12
Since ¼ is less than 5/12, 8(1/4)< 8(5/12) .


Related Discussions:- Explain comparing mixed numbers in maths

Classification-developing pre-number concepts, Classification :  As you kn...

Classification :  As you know, classification (also called grouping) involves putting together things that have some characteristic in common. We can say that a child is able to c

Just Mixed Number and Fractions, Brent covered 3 1/5 by a number and got 4 ...

Brent covered 3 1/5 by a number and got 4 1/2 what number dis he divide by? The answer is either 1 9/16, or 32/45. Which one is the answer, and how did you get it?

Factoring quadratic polynomials, Primary, note that quadratic is another te...

Primary, note that quadratic is another term for second degree polynomial. Thus we know that the largest exponent into a quadratic polynomial will be a2. In these problems we will

Algebra, Solve 2x^2 + 5x + 36

Solve 2x^2 + 5x + 36

Determine the centralizer and the order of the conjugacy, Determine the cen...

Determine the centralizer and the order of the conjugacy: 1)      Determine the centralizer and the order of the conjugacy class of the matrix [1, 1; 0, 1] in Gl­ 2 (F 3 ).

Write Your Message!

Captcha
Free Assignment Quote

Assured A++ Grade

Get guaranteed satisfaction & time on delivery in every assignment order you paid with us! We ensure premium quality solution document along with free turntin report!

All rights reserved! Copyrights ©2019-2020 ExpertsMind IT Educational Pvt Ltd