Comparing Fractions with Unlike Denominators Using Models
Skill:
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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