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Comparing and Ordering Fractions

This document provides instruction on comparing fractions. It begins by asking students to think of jobs that require comparing fractions, like cooking and working with tools. It then explains how to compare fractions with the same denominators by looking at the numerators. When denominators are different, students are told to find a common denominator to convert the fractions before comparing them. Examples are provided comparing fractions with common denominators and ordering fractions from least to greatest. Students are then asked to practice comparing fractions with fraction pieces and work problems in their textbook.

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Comparing and Ordering Fractions

This document provides instruction on comparing fractions. It begins by asking students to think of jobs that require comparing fractions, like cooking and working with tools. It then explains how to compare fractions with the same denominators by looking at the numerators. When denominators are different, students are told to find a common denominator to convert the fractions before comparing them. Examples are provided comparing fractions with common denominators and ordering fractions from least to greatest. Students are then asked to practice comparing fractions with fraction pieces and work problems in their textbook.

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Comparing and Ordering

Fractions
SPI 0506.2.9 Compare whole numbers,
decimals and fractions using the symbols
<, >, and =.

Objective
We are going to compare whole

numbers and fractions using the


symbols <, >, and =.

Use your prior knowledge


What have you learned about fractions so

far?
You already know how to find equivalent
fractions.
Today you will use what you know to compare
fractions.

Think for a minuteCan you think of any jobs or


activities that would require you to compare
fractions??? Write them down.

Cooking
- Measuring
Working with tools
- Cabinets, building a fireplace
Working with ribbon
- knowing which ribbon is the widest

Working with ribbon


Measurements are often recorded in halves,

quarters, and eighths of an inch.


Why would it be important to compare
fractions with different denominators when
working with inch measurements?
- If you are comparing two measurements,
such as in. and 3/8in., you need to be able
to compare the fractions to tell which is
longer.

*COMPARING FRACTIONS WITH


THE SAME DENOMINATORS*
It is easy to compare fractions if

they have the same


denominator. All you have to do
is to compare their numerators.

If two fractions have the same denominator, the


larger fraction is the fraction with larger numerator.
Example1:
Which is larger, 2/4 or 3/4 ?
2/4 has only 2 fourth parts
3/4 has 3 fourth parts
Since the denominators are the same, 3/4 is

larger than 2/4, because 3 is larger than 2.


We write 2/4 < 3/4

Representation
2/4

2/4 < 3/4


3/4

Comparing numbers with common


denominators

When the denominators are the same, simply


compare the numerator.
<
2/7
6/7
Which is the greatest?

Order these fraction from least to greatest.


7/17; 16/17; 10/17

7/17, 10/17, 16/17

Try these
3

15

18

19

19

12
19

When there are whole numbers

Compare whole numbers first, then


fractions.
3 is much more than 18/19
.

What do you do when the


denominators are not the same?

You must find a common denominator.


To do this, write out the multiples of each
denominator.
The multiples are not the factors.
The multiples are the numbers you get when you
multiply the number.
For example 6/8 and 4/5
5: 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45.....
Now lets see
8: 8, 16, 24, 32, 40, 48, 56.....

For example 6/8 and 4/5


5: 5, 10,15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45.....
8: 8, 16, 24, 32, 40, 48, 56.....

Do you see a common multiple???


40

Use 40 as the common denominator.

6/8 x 5/5 = 30/40


4/5 x 8/8 = 32/40

Problem: Mr. White has ribbons with the following


widths: 7/12 in., in., and 5/8in. He needs to use
the widest ribbon. Which ribbon is the widest?
To find the answer we must know how to
compare fractions.
Do our denominators match?
Based on what you know (prior knowledge)
make an inference. What is the first thing we
should do?
Find common denominators!

How do we find common


denominators???
Common multiples

Our denominators are 12, 2, 8


2: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24
8: 8, 16, 24, 32, 40
12: 12. 24, 36, 48
Is there a common multiple?

Fraction pieces with partner


Lets Compare!
7/12

<

6/10

3/5

<

4/7

3/12

2/8

Using fraction pieces


Come up with a question for a fellow

classmate.
Write your problem down.
Have the pieces they need to solve the
problem ready, but not put together.

Groups of 4
Number yourselves 1-4
#1 has halves, 3rds, and 11ths
#2 has 4ths, 5ths, and 10ths
#3 has 6ths, 7ths, and 12ths
#4 has 8ths and 9ths

Tell whether the fractions are ordered from


least to greatest or greatest to least.
1) 2/3 ; 7/10 ; 8/9 ; 11/12
Least to greatest

2) 5/8 ; ; 2/10
Greatest to least

3) 7/8 ; ; ; 1/12
Greatest to least

Textbook page 230-231


Do #s 7-12 in your spiral.
When you are finished you may start on

homework.

Homework: Worksheet that compares

whole numbers and fractions using


the symbols <, >, and =.

Before you leave!


Ticket out the door! For extended writing
If I was going to share my candy bar with you,

would you rather have 3/8 or 2/5?


Write your answer on the ticket out the
door and explain why and how you made
that decision.

Dont forget Homework


Worksheet comparing and ordering fractions

using symbols.

http://jamit.com.au/htmlFolder/app1005.html
Shark and sock game
http://jamit.com.au/htmlFolder/FRAC1005.htm

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