COMPARING FRACTIONS

Figure out which fraction is bigger, smaller, or if they are equal.

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CS.N.4.7·Equivalent fractions(IV)CS.N.4.8·Comparing and ordering fractions(IV)

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SAME DENOMINATOR

When the bottom numbers match, compare only the top numbers. The parts are the same size, so more parts means more. 3/5 is bigger than 2/5 because 3 parts beat 2 parts.

Which is bigger: 3/8 or 5/8?

1Same denominator (8)

2Compare numerators: 3 vs 5

35 > 3, so 5/8 > 3/8

LEADER TIP

Same denominators first, then same numerators, then benchmarks (compare to 1/2).

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