In this exercise, we are given two mixed numbers.
1 712 ? 1 58
First, we will rewrite these mixed numbers as improper fractions. Let's begin with 1 712.
Next, we will compare these fractions. To compare fractions with different denominators, we should first find a common denominator. Since neither of the denominators is a factor of another, we will multiply the numerator and denominator of each fraction by the denominator of other. This will give us a common denominator.
Finally, we can make our comparison. Since 152 is less than 156, we know that the first value is less than the second value.
152/96 < 156/96 ⇔ 1 712 < 1 58
Let's draw it on a number line.
