5.02 Compare fractions
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Being able to identify how many equal parts are in a fraction model will help us compare fractions in this lesson. Let's try this problem to review.
Here is a shape divided into parts, use it to answer the following questions.
This shape has $\editable{}$ equal parts.
Each part is $\frac{\editable{}}{\editable{}}$ of the whole.
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This video looks at comparing fractions using area models up to tenths.
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question 1
Which fraction is larger?
$\frac{5}{10}$510 A
$\frac{7}{10}$710 B
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This video shows how to use number lines to compare fractions.
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question 2
Think about the fractions $\frac{2}{3}$23 and $\frac{3}{4}$34.
Plot the number $\frac{2}{3}$23 on the number line.
Plot the number $\frac{3}{4}$34 on the number line.
The two numbers can be shown on the same number line like this:
Which number is bigger?
$\frac{2}{3}$23
A$\frac{3}{4}$34
B
- When comparing fractions, if the denominators are the same, then we can compare the numerators.
- The denominator also tells us how many parts make up one whole.
- The denominator tells us how many equal parts to split the number line into.
- The numerator tells us how many of those equal parts to select.