Comparing Fractions - Long Activity
Compare these fractions.
Is the fraction on the left greater than >, less than <, or equal to = the one on the right? How do you know? (hint - use the top slider to slide one fraction on top of the other). Compare the fractions using the correct symbol (>, < or =).
What do you notice about the denominators of these fractions?
When fractions have the same denominator, does a larger numerator make the fraction greater than > or less than < the other one? Is the fraction on the left greater than > or less than < the one on the right? Compare the fractions using the correct symbol (>, < or =).
What do you notice about the numerators of these fractions?
When fractions have the same numerator, does a larger denominator make the fraction larger or smaller than the other one? Which fraction is larger, the one on the left or the one on the right?
Compare these two fractions
Which fraction is larger? Compare the fractions using the correct symbol (>, < or =). What if you didn't look at the images - how would you know which is larger?
Comparing Fractions with Diagrams - courtesy of MathSalamanders.com
Comparing Fractions with Diagrams - Sheet 1. Courtesy of MathSalamanders.com
Create your own questions!
Create five pairs of fractions. Compare them to show whether the first fraction in each pair is greater than >, less than <, or equivalent to = the one on the right.