Compare Fractions
What is 1/4 compared to 1/2?
1/4<1/2
Is 2/6 greater than, less than, or equal to 2/3?
2/6 < 2/3
Compare 2/3 and 2/5.
3/5 is bigger than 3/8
How do you know 1/3 is less than 1/2?
1/3 < 1/2, because thirds are smaller than pieces than 1/2 (half).
Compare 2/3 and 2/5.
2/3 > 2/5
Compare 1/8 and 1/4 using numbers.
1/8 < 1/4, because both are unit fractions and eights are smaller piece than a fourth.
Justify why 4/7 is less than 4/5.
4/7 < 4/5, because sevenths are smaller pieces than fifths.
Why is 3/10 greater than 3/20?
3/10 > 3/20, have students justify the answer
Use a pictorial model to show why 5/6 is greater than 5/10.
Students can draw a strip diagram or number line to justify their answer
Explain why 9/12 is equal to 3/4.
show strategy for equivalent fractions