Comparing Mixed Numbers Worksheet

Comparing Mixed Numbers

Read each question carefully and follow the instructions to compare the mixed numbers.

1. Plot the mixed numbers 2 ½ and 2 ¾ on the number line below. Then, use <, >, or = to compare them.

2 ½   2 ¾

2. Fill in the blank with <, >, or =.

a) 3 ¼   3 ⅔

b) 5 ⅕   5 ⅒

c) 1 ¾   1 ⁸⁄₁₂

3. Which of the following mixed numbers is the greatest?

4. Determine if the following statements are true or false.

a) 7 ⅓ > 7 ¼

b) 6 ⅚ < 6 ⅞

5. Order the following mixed numbers from least to greatest: 1 ¾, 1 ⅕, 1 ½