Comparing Fractions with Unlike Denominators Using Models

Compare fractions with unlike denominators using visual models in this interactive activity.

Task 1

Putting It All Together

Answer these open ended questions on your own or with others to form deeper math connections.

Task 2

Comparing fractions with the same denominator is easy. For example, comparing with , we know that 3 parts out of 4 are greater than 1 part out of 4. Using a similar concept and without finding a common denominator, how would you compare fractions with the same numerators?