Comparing Fractions using Models
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 sliders on the right to slide the parts of the circle on top of the other circle). 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 =). How would you know which is larger if you did not use the images?