Comparing Fractions: Using Visual Models

This video tutorial teaches how to compare fractions with different denominators using visual fraction models. It explains the concepts of numerators and denominators and demonstrates how to use visual models to compare fractions like 2/3 and 1/6, as well as 1/8 and 1/4. The tutorial emphasizes understanding fractions as parts of a set and highlights the importance of visual models in comparing fractions with different denominators.

What is the role of the numerator in a fraction?

How can you compare fractions that do not have common denominators?

Explain how visual fraction models can help in comparing fractions.

In the example of comparing 2/3 and 1/6, why is 2/3 considered greater?

What does it mean when a fraction has a larger denominator?