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Comparing Mixed Numbers Fractions

The greater than and less than symbols are use
to compare mixed number fractions.

>  greater than          <  less than  

When the whole numbers are the same, then the mixed
number with the largest fraction has the greatest value.

Examples:

4 2/3 > 4 1/3                      7 1/5 < 7 3/5

6 3/4 > 6 1/4

When the whole numbers are different, the mixed number  
with the largest whole number is bigger fraction.

Examples:

4 2/3 > 3 1/3             7 3/5 > 5 1/5

 
 
 
 

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