Comparing Fractions — Let's Practice!
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Today we are practicing comparing fractions with Razzi! This video contains examples to help you further practice and grow confident in this topic.
Transcript Comparing Fractions — Let's Practice!
Razzi says get these items ready, because today we're going to practice comparing fractions. It's time to begin! Using fraction bars to help, is two-thirds greater than, less than, or equal to one-fourth? Pause the video to work on the problem, and press play when you are ready to see the solution! Draw the fraction bar for two-thirds, and a same sized bar for one-fourth. Two-thirds is greater than one-fourth. Did you also say greater than? Let's tackle the next problem! Compare three-sixths and five-eighths. Pause the video to work on the problem, and press play when you are ready to see the solution! Draw the fraction bar for three-sixths, and a same sized bar five-eighths. Three-sixths is less than five-eighths. Did you also say less than? Let's tackle the next problem! Compare one-half and two-fourths. Pause the video to work on the problem, and press play when you are ready to see the solution! Draw the fraction bar for one-half, and a same sized bar two-fourths. One-half is equal to two-fourths. Did you also say equal to? Let's tackle the final problem! Compare six-tenths and six-eighths. Pause the video to work on the problem, and press play when you are ready to see the solution! Draw the fraction bar for six-tenths, and a same sized bar six-eighths. Six-tenths is less than six-eighths. Did you also say less than? Razzi had so much fun practicing with you today! See you next time!
Comparing Fractions — Let's Practice! exercise
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Is $\frac{1}{2}$ less than, greater than, or equal to $\frac{3}{4}$
HintsLook at the fraction bars. Which bar has more shaded?
Solution$\frac{1}{2}$ < $\frac{3}{4}$ because $\frac{3}{4}$ is larger than $\frac{1}{2}$
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Are the given fractions more than $\frac{1}{2}$, less than $\frac{1}{2}$ or equal to $\frac{1}{2}$ ?
HintsDraw fraction bars for each of the fractions. Compare the fraction bars to determine which is greater than.
The line in the middle represents $\frac{1}{2}$.
Solution$\frac{1}{5}$ < $\frac{1}{2}$
$\frac{2}{4}$ = $\frac{1}{2}$
$\frac{5}{6}$ > $\frac{1}{2}$
$\frac{8}{8}$ > $\frac{1}{2}$ -
Is $\frac{3}{6}$ less than (<) , more than (>), or equal to (=) $\frac{1}{2}$ ?
HintsDraw fraction bars to represent $\frac{3}{6}$ and $\frac{1}{2}$ .
Look at the amount shaded for each fraction bar. Are the fractions <,> or =? Write the symbol in the blank.
SolutionThe fraction $\frac{3}{6}$ = $\frac{1}{2}$ because they both represent half.
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Which fraction is more than $\frac{2}{6}$ ?
HintsDraw a fraction bar to reprent $\frac{3}{4}$ and $\frac{1}{4}$
Look at the fraction bars. Which one has more than $\frac{2}{6}$ shaded? Write that fraction in the blanks.
SolutionYou can see that $\frac{3}{4}$ has more shaded than $\frac{2}{6}$ . That means that $\frac{3}{4}$ is more than $\frac{2}{6}$ .
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Which fraction is more than $\frac{3}{4}$ and less than $\frac{3}{4}$ ?
HintsDraw fraction bars to represent each fraction.
Look at the fraction bars. Use these to determine which fraction is more and less.
Solution$\frac{7}{8}$ is more than $\frac{3}{4}$ because a larger portion of the fraction bar is filled for $\frac{7}{8}$ than $\frac{3}{4}$
$\frac{2}{4}$ less than $\frac{3}{4}$ because a smaller portion of the fraction bar is filled for $\frac{2}{4}$ than $\frac{3}{4}$ -
Write the correct symbol in the blank.
HintsDraw fraction bars for each fraction.
Compare the fraction bars. Whichever fraction is more, is greater or >.
To find the < and > symbols, look next to the "m" key on your computer. You will need to press the "shift" key to type these symbols.
Solution$\frac{5}{6}$ > $\frac{1}{2}$ $\frac{2}{3}$ > $\frac{1}{3}$ $\frac{1}{4}$ < $\frac{2}{3}$ $\frac{3}{5}$ < $\frac{5}{6}$
