Exercise 2 Page 274

In this exercise, we are given two mixed numbers. 1 34 ? 1 58 First, we will rewrite these mixed numbers as improper fractions. Let's begin with 1 34.

Now, let's do the same for the second number.

Next, we will compare these fractions. To compare fractions with different denominators, we should first find a common denominator. Since 4 is a factor of 8, multiplying the numerator and denominator of 7 4 by 2 will give us a common denominator.

Finally, we can make our comparison. Since 13 is less than 14, we know that the first value is more than the second value. 14/8 > 13/8 ⇔ 1 3 4 > 1 5 8 Let's draw it on a number line.