Lesson 2.7 Concept: How to compare and order improper fractions and mixed numbers. Guideline: A mixed number can be written as an improper fraction or a decimal. 1 6 19 3 3 6 • 3 + 1 = 19 pieces
6 . one third 6 6.3 Represent the mixed number as a decimal. 1 Six and one third 3 6 . one third . .0 3 3 1 denominator numerator -9 1 6.3
Write the number as an improper fraction and a decimal. 1 3 3 3 7 5 2 5 10 3 • 2 + 1 = 7 7 2 3 . 5 2 7 -6 1 -10
21 32 15 6 3 4 Order the fractions from least to greatest. Guidelines: Proportions must be represented in the same form (mixed numbers with like denominators, improper fractions with like denominators, or decimals.) 21 32 15 6 3 4