Comparing Fractions Using the Benchmark Fraction 1/2

The video tutorial teaches how to compare fractions using the benchmark fraction 1/2. It explains the roles of numerators and denominators, highlights common mistakes in fraction comparison, and demonstrates comparisons using models and number lines. The tutorial specifically compares 5/8 and 2/5 to 1/2, showing that 5/8 is greater than 1/2 and 2/5 is less than 1/2.

What does the denominator in a fraction indicate?

Based on the lesson, how do you determine if one fraction is greater than another?