Comparing Fractions with Unlike Denominators Using Models

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GR. 4-5

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Compare and order fractions using common numerators or denominators.

Comparing Fractions with Unlike Denominators Using Models

Compare fractions with unlike denominators using visual models in this interactive activity.

Putting It All Together

Answer these open ended questions on your own or with others to form deeper math connections.

Open-ended question

Comparing fractions with the same denominator is easy. For example, comparing with , we know that 3 parts out of 4  are greater than 1 part out of 4. Using a similar concept and without finding a common denominator, how would you compare fractions with the same numerators?

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