SOLUTION: Describe 3 ways to compare improper fractions and mixed numbers. Use examples to explain. Which way do you prefer? Why? Please help! Thank You!

Question 1160042: Describe 3 ways to compare improper fractions and mixed numbers. Use examples to explain. Which way do you prefer? Why? Please help! Thank You!
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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Improper fractions and mixed numbers both are rational numbers. "Improper Fraction" has absolute value of numerator which is greater than or equal to absolute value of denominator. Mixed Number is the sum of a whole number and a proper fraction. A proper fraction is always less than either a mixed number or a proper fraction.

There is no "Which do you prefer" and "why". The kind you "prefer" depends on what you need with the number.
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