Fractions Greater Than Less Than

$$\frac{3}{6}$$ = $$\frac{5}{6}$$

$$\frac{3}{6}$$ > $$\frac{1}{6}$$

$$\frac{5}{6}$$ < $$\frac{3}{6}$$

$$\frac{3}{6}$$ < $$\frac{1}{6}$$

A

B

C

D

$$\frac{1}{4}$$

$$\frac{1}{3}$$

$$\frac{3}{4}$$

$$\frac{3}{12}$$  

Bigger denominator, bigger pieces.

Smaller denominator, smaller pieces.

Bigger denominator, smaller pieces.

the numerators are the same.

2 pieces not shaded.

7 total pieces

3 pieces not shaded.

5 pieces not shaded.

True

False

Greater the fraction.

The bigger the pieces.

The smaller the pieces.

more shaded pieces.

Choose the smaller denominator because the pieces are bigger.

Choose the larger denominator because the pieces are bigger.

Choose the larger numerator

Choose the smaller numerator.

Bigger numerator, means bigger pieces.

Numerators are the same so the bigger denominator is bigger.

Denominators are the same so more pieces is bigger.

the numerators are the same.

2/5 > 3/5

3/5 < 2/5

3/5 = 3/5

3/5 > 3/5