Comparing Fractions

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Objective

I can compare fractions using the greater than (>), less than (<), or equal to (=) symbols.

Part 1 of 3

Warm-up video

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Part 2 of 3

Practice

7 questions

1

Explain in your own words how you can tell if one fraction is greater than another fraction when they have the same denominator.

2

Is ⅓ greater than, less than, or equal to ¼? Explain how you know.

Part 3 of 3

Exit ticket

Quick comprehension check

Compare the fractions ¾ and ⁵/₈ using the >, <, or = symbol. Compare the fractions ²/₅ and ³/₁₀ using the >, <, or = symbol.

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