Comparing Fractions
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Objective
I can compare two fractions with the same or different denominator by drawing a picture or using a number line.
Part 1 of 4
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Part 2 of 4
Key concepts
3 concepts
- 1
Fractions can be compared using a number line by dividing the space between 0 and 1 into equal sections.
- 2
When comparing fractions, if the fractions take up the same amount of space, then the fractions are equal.
- 3
We can visually compare fractions using rectangles of the same size and dividing them into equal sections to see which fraction is smaller or larger.
Part 3 of 4
Practice
3 questions
Draw two rectangles of the same size. Divide one into 3 equal parts and shade 1 part. Divide the other into 6 equal parts and shade 2 parts. Which fraction is larger, 1/3 or 2/6, or are they equal?
Which fraction is smaller, 2/5 or 4/5? Explain your answer using a number line.
Part 4 of 4
Exit ticket
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“Draw two rectangles that are the same size. Divide one rectangle into 3 equal parts and shade 1 part. Divide the other rectangle into 6 equal parts and shade 2 parts. Which fraction is bigger, 1/3 or 2/6? Explain your answer.”
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