Comparing Fractions
Grade 4 · Math · Fractions and Decimals · Montana, USA
Lesson Summary
Learn how to tell which of two fractions is larger. You can compare fractions by finding a common denominator or by using benchmarks like 1/2.
Explanation
To compare fractions with the same denominator, just look at the numerators: 3/8 is less than 5/8 because 3 is less than 5. When the denominators are different, you can find a common denominator first. For example, to compare 2/3 and 3/4, change them to 8/12 and 9/12. Since 8 < 9, we know 2/3 < 3/4. Another trick is to compare each fraction to 1/2. If one is less than 1/2 and the other is more, the bigger one is easy to spot.
Practice Questions
Q1: Which is greater: 3/5 or 2/5?
Answer: 3/5 is greater because 3 > 2 and the denominators are the same.
Q2: Which is greater: 1/3 or 1/4?
Answer: 1/3 is greater. When numerators are the same, the fraction with the smaller denominator is larger.
Q3: Compare 2/6 and 3/6. Use <, >, or =.
Answer: 2/6 < 3/6
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