Comparing fractions with the same denominator

In this lesson, we will start to use pictorial representations to help identify and compare the size of fractions with the same denominator. We will then apply this learning to think more abstractly about what procedure is used to compare fractions with the same denominator.

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Q1.Calculate 3/4 of 16

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Q2.What is 5/9 of 18?

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Q3.If 2/4 of a number is 10, what is the value of the whole?

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Q4.Rachael gave 8 crisps to her friend. This was 2/10 of the whole pack. How many crisps did Rachael start with?

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Q5.George thinks he has the most sweets. He has 3/5 of 50 sweets, but his friend, Fred, has 5/10 of 50. True or False that George has the most sweets?

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Q1.Calculate 3/4 of 16

1/5

Q2.What is 5/9 of 18?

2/5

Q3.If 2/4 of a number is 10, what is the value of the whole?

3/5

Q4.Rachael gave 8 crisps to her friend. This was 2/10 of the whole pack. How many crisps did Rachael start with?

4/5

Q5.George thinks he has the most sweets. He has 3/5 of 50 sweets, but his friend, Fred, has 5/10 of 50. True or False that George has the most sweets?

5/5

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Compare Fractions with the Same Denominator Quiz

Complete this quiz to show what you have understood about comparing fractions with the same denominator.

Q1.Which symbol represents "greater than"?

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Q2.Which symbol would you use to compare these fractions?

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Q3.Which symbol would you use to compare these fractions?

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Q4.Which fractions are less than 6/10?

Select two (2) boxes

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Q5.Which fractions are more than five eighths?

Select two (2) boxes

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Compare Fractions with the Same Denominator Quiz

Complete this quiz to show what you have understood about comparing fractions with the same denominator.

Q1.Which symbol represents "greater than"?

1/5

Q2.Which symbol would you use to compare these fractions?

2/5

Q3.Which symbol would you use to compare these fractions?

3/5

Q4.Which fractions are less than 6/10?

Select two (2) boxes

4/5

Q5.Which fractions are more than five eighths?

Select two (2) boxes

5/5

Lesson summary: Comparing fractions with the same denominator

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