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?