If the denominators are the same, then the fraction with the greater numerator is the greater fraction. The fraction with the lesser numerator is the lesser fraction. And, as noted above, if the numerators are equal, the fractions are equivalent. Use to compare the two fractions and.
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In this case there are the same number of different things. In this case, the things are thirds and sixths. Ensure your child understands that thirds are larger than sixths. The rule for comparing here is that the fraction with the smaller denominator is the largest
Here we have a different number of the same thing – there are seven eighths and three-eighths. Seven is a larger number than three. The comparison rule here is that the fraction with the greatest numerator is the largest.
Some students may respond to questions about which fraction is bigger by saying it depends on what size the whole is and, depending on the wording of the question, they may actually be correct! Encourage them to think in terms which is the larger or smaller share and be precise with your questions. e.g. "which is the largest fraction?" not just "which is the largest?"
These fractions are compared by changing the denominators to a common number. This can be done by multiplying the top and bottom of the fraction by the same number since this will give a fraction with an equivalent value. Do this as shown below to both fractions to get a common denominator and then compare them.
This is a more difficult task than the two comparisons above. Depending on your child’s level, this may be a step you skip and then come back to later.
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