Comparing Fractions
Learning Objective
I can identify and compare fractions with common denominators.
Key Concepts
One way to compare fractions is to draw models to see which fraction is greater.
A fraction chart or a number line can be used to compare fractions by visualizing their values.
When fractions have the same denominator, the fraction with the larger numerator is the greater fraction.
Practice Questions
This lesson includes 3 practice questions to reinforce learning.
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1. Which fraction is larger: 2/5 or 4/5? Explain your answer.
2. Imagine you have two cakes. One is cut into 6 equal slices, and the other is cut into 8 equal slices. You get 3 slices from the first cake (3/6) and 3 slices from the second cake (3/8). Which amount is more cake?
3. Which symbol correctly compares the fractions 1/4 and 3/4?
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