which mixed number is greatest?
1 1/2
1 1/3
1 1/4
1 2/3
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.
I have not learned that way yet I am in 3rd grade we just started mixed numbers
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?
To determine which mixed number is the greatest, you need to compare their fractional parts.
First, convert each mixed number into improper fractions:
1 1/2 = 3/2
1 1/3 = 4/3
1 1/4 = 5/4
1 2/3 = 5/3
Now compare the fractions:
3/2 < 4/3 < 5/4 < 5/3
From the comparison, you can see that 5/3 is the greatest fraction. Therefore, the mixed number 1 2/3 is the greatest among the options given.