Which fraction is larger: 2/5 or 4/5? Explain your answer.

4/5 is larger because both fractions have the same denominator, so the fraction with the larger numerator is greater.

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?

3/6 is more cake. Although both fractions have the same numerator, the first cake is divided into fewer slices, so each slice is bigger.

Grade 4th Grade · Math · 30 min

I can identify and compare fractions with common denominators.

Doodles and Digits | Educational Math Videos · 6:05

Comparing Fractions for Kids | Easy Math Lessons

3 key concepts

1
One way to compare fractions is to draw models to see which fraction is greater.
2
A fraction chart or a number line can be used to compare fractions by visualizing their values.
3
When fractions have the same denominator, the fraction with the larger numerator is the greater fraction.

3 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer

Quick comprehension check

“Compare the two fractions: ⅖ and ⅘. Which fraction is greater? Explain your answer.”

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