Comparing Fractions with Models

4th Gradeβ€’45 minutes

Learning Objective

I can compare two fractions with different numerators and different denominators using visual models.

Practice Questions

This lesson includes 7 practice questions to reinforce learning.

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1. Draw two rectangles of the same size. Divide one into fourths and shade 3/4. Divide the other into eighths and shade 6/8. Compare the shaded areas. What can you conclude about 3/4 and 6/8?

2. Use fraction bars to compare 2/3 and 3/5. Draw the fraction bars and shade the appropriate portions. Which fraction is larger?

3. Imagine you have two pizzas of the same size. One is cut into 6 slices, and you eat 4 slices. The other is cut into 12 slices, and you eat 8 slices. Draw a picture to represent each pizza. Did you eat the same amount of pizza in both cases? Explain.

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