Comparing Fractions
4th Grade•50 minutes
Learning Objective
I can compare two fractions with different numerators and denominators.
Key Concepts
Comparing fractions means determining which fraction is bigger than the other.
When fractions have the same bottom numbers, you can compare the top numbers to see which is greater.
One way to compare fractions is to cross multiply and compare the resulting numbers, or you can divide to find the decimal values and compare those.
Practice Questions
This lesson includes 12 practice questions to reinforce learning.
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1. What does it mean to compare fractions?
2. Why is it not always easy to tell which fraction is bigger just by looking at them?
3. What is the first method for comparing fractions described in the video?
...and 9 more questions
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