Comparing fractions - with the same denominator
The same denominator means the parts are the same size, provided the wholes are the same size.
- The same denominator means the parts are the same size, provided the wholes are the same size.
- Compare the numerators: more equal-sized parts gives the larger fraction.
- Use < for less than, > for greater than and = for equal to.
Example 1
Insert <, > or =. Explain your comparison.
Example 2
Insert <, > or =. Explain your comparison.
Remember
Use the worked steps to check your method, not just the final answer.
Your turn
Insert <, > or =. Explain your comparison.
Check answer
With equal denominators, compare the numerators.
Insert <, > or =. Explain your comparison.
Check answer
With equal denominators, compare the numerators.
Insert <, > or =. Explain your comparison.
Check answer
With equal denominators, compare the numerators.
Insert <, > or =. Explain your comparison.
Check answer
With equal denominators, compare the numerators.
Insert <, > or =. Explain your comparison.
Check answer
With equal denominators, compare the numerators.
Insert <, > or =. Explain your comparison.
With equal denominators, compare the numerators.
Insert <, > or =. Explain your comparison.
With equal denominators, compare the numerators.
Insert <, > or =. Explain your comparison.
With equal denominators, compare the numerators.
Insert <, > or =. Explain your comparison.
With equal denominators, compare the numerators.
Insert <, > or =. Explain your comparison.
With equal denominators, compare the numerators.