A mixed number is a whole number and a fraction combined.

Compare mixed numbers when the numerators of fractional parts are different

Maths

In this unit pupils will estimate the position of numbers on a number line using fraction sense. They will compare and order mixed numbers using fraction sense when the whole number and the numerator of the fractional part is the same. In the future unit pupils will make efficient choices about the order they solve an addition and subtraction problem involving mixed numbers.

In the prior unit pupils composed and decomposed quantities made of whole numbers and fractional parts. In this unit pupils will estimate the position of numbers on a number line using fraction sense. They will compare and order mixed numbers using fraction sense when the whole number and the numerator of the fractional part is the same. 

Compare and order mixed numbers and position on a number line

Look at these representations of fractions and complete the sentence using ‘greater’ or ‘smaller’: $$ {2} \over {6}$$ is {{ }} than $$ {4} \over {6}$$

Which symbol makes this statement true? $$ {2} \over {9}$$ ___ $$ {5} \over {9}$$

Starting with the smallest, put these numbers in order.

Which symbol makes this statement true? $$9{{6} \over {8}}$$ ___ $$9{{2} \over {8}}$$

Andeep has spilt his drink on his homework. What must the missing digit be?

Which fraction shows how much of the bar has been shaded?

Look at the part-part-whole model. What is the value of the whole number part of this mixed number?

Using the number line to compare the size of the numbers, complete the sentence using ‘greater’ or ‘smaller’: 
$$1{{2} \over {7}}$$ is __________ than $$2{{3} \over {7}}$$ 

Which symbol makes this statement true? 3 ___ $$3{{3} \over {5}}$$

Look at these numbers. Which is the smallest?

Starter Quiz