Question

Look at the example problem. Explain how you know 1 5/8 is little greater than 1 1/2.

Answer 1

Convert the fractions so both fractions have the same denominator. 1 1/2 is equal to 1 4/8 (1/2 * 4/4= 4/8). 1 4/8 is smaller than 1 5/8.