- Task 1a: Shade 2 full rows and 6 out of 8 squares in the third row for 2 6/8. Shade 1 full row and 7 out of 8 squares in the second row for 1 7/8. Place > in the box because 2 6/8 is greater than 1 7/8.
- Task 1b: Shade 1 full row and 2 out of 5 squares in the second row for 1 2/5. Shade 2 full rows and 3 out of 5 squares in the third row for 2 3/5. Place < in the box because 1 2/5 is less than 2 3/5.
- Task 2a: Draw 4 full rows and 2 out of 5 columns shaded in the fifth row for 4 2/5. Draw 2 full rows and 2 out of 5 columns shaded in the third row for 2 2/5. Place > in the box because 4 2/5 is greater than 2 2/5.
- Task 2b: Draw 2 full rows and 1 out of 8 columns shaded in the third row for 2 1/8. Draw 1 full row and 2 out of 8 columns shaded in the second row for 1 2/8. Place > in the box because 2 1/8 is greater than 1 2/8.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of comparing mixed numbers worksheet.