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Problem of the Day
An improper fraction is a fraction in which the numerator
is equal to or greater than the denominator. All improper
fractions can be expressed as a mixed number or a whole
number. Simply divide the numerator by the denominator
and write the remainder (if there is one) over the
denominator.
Problem: Which of the following are expressed correctly
as a mixed number? (Be sure to simplify.)
(a) 32 =
7
4 37
(c) 367 =
100
1 2
5 12
(b)
67
3 100
1 4
76 =
8
9 12
(d) 41 =
9
4 59
8 10
2 3
Who am I?
Clues: I am less than one­half.
I am greater than one­third.
My denominator is a multiple of 3.
I am _____.
Julia and Mariah attend summer camp. Everyone
at the camp helps with the cooking and cleanup
at meal times.
One morning, Julia and Mariah make orange juice
for all the campers. They plan to make the juice
by mixing water and frozen orange­juice
concentrate. To find the mix that tastes best,
they decide to test some mixes.
Which statement is correct?
mix B has 5 concentrate or 5 concentrate
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Which mix has the most orange flavor? Explain.
Which mix has the least orange flavor? Explain.
Arrange the mixes in order from the least orange
flavor to the most orange flavor.
9/25 Comparing and Ordering Fractions and Mixed
Numbers
Find common denominator. Compare
numerators.
5 7
8 8
5
8
2
3
The least common multiple of 3 and 8 is
Find a common denominator and rewrite fractions.
15 < 16, so 15 < 16
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Write the fractions with their least common
denominator.
3
2
7 3
Compare the numbers. Use <, >, or =.
5
2
6 3
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List these numbers from least to greatest.
3 5 1
4 6 2
3
2
3
17
6
1
2
3
Assignment: Comparing & Ordering Fractions Worksheet
FRACTION AND NOTEBOOK QUIZ ON FRIDAY.