Finding Common Denominator to Compare Fractions

Comparing Fractions

SAME DENOMINATOR

Fractions with

SAME DENOMINATOR

What do you notice about the two models:

• When two fractions have the SAME DENOMINATOR, their parts are the same size.

• We look at the numerator (how many parts shaded) to compare the fractions.

Fractions with

SAME DENOMINATOR

​Which fraction is greater?

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Use the correct symbol to compare the fractions:

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Use the correct symbol to compare the fractions:

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Use the correct symbol to compare the fractions:

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Compare the fractions.

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Compare the fractions.

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Compare the fractions.

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Compare the fractions.

Open Ended

Kevin and Tammy both baked 6 cookies each. 

Kevin ate 4/6 of his cookies.

Tammy ate 2/6 of her cookies.  

Who ate more of their cookies?