Comparing Fractions
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Objective
I can identify and compare fractions with common denominators.
Part 1 of 4
Warm-up video
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Part 2 of 4
Key concepts
3 concepts
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One way to compare fractions is to draw models to see which fraction is greater.
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A fraction chart or a number line can be used to compare fractions by visualizing their values.
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When fractions have the same denominator, the fraction with the larger numerator is the greater fraction.
Part 3 of 4
Practice
3 questions
Which fraction is larger: 2/5 or 4/5? Explain your answer.
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?
Part 4 of 4
Exit ticket
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“Compare the two fractions: ⅖ and ⅘. Which fraction is greater? Explain your answer.”
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