Comparing Fractions
Grade 3 · Math · Fractions · Arkansas, USA
Lesson Summary
You can compare fractions to see which is bigger by looking at the numerators or denominators.
Explanation
When two fractions have the same denominator, the one with the bigger numerator is larger. For example, 3/8 is bigger than 2/8. When two fractions have the same numerator, the one with the smaller denominator is larger because the pieces are bigger. For example, 1/3 is bigger than 1/5. You can also compare fractions to 1/2 as a benchmark to help decide which is bigger.
Practice Questions
Q1: Which is greater: 5/8 or 3/8?
Answer: 5/8, because both fractions have 8 as the denominator and 5 is more than 3.
Q2: Which is greater: 1/4 or 1/6?
Answer: 1/4, because fourths are bigger pieces than sixths.
Q3: Compare 2/3 and 2/5. Which is larger?
Answer: 2/3, because thirds are bigger pieces than fifths and both have 2 parts.
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Comparing Fractions is a lesson in the Fractions chapter of Grade 3 Math. It is part of the Arkansas, USA school curriculum and covers key concepts that students need to understand at this level.
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Comparing Fractions is taught in Grade 3 as part of the Math curriculum in Arkansas, USA.
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