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Comparing & Ordering Fractions

1) The document discusses comparing and ordering fractions with like and unlike denominators by finding common denominators. 2) Examples are provided for comparing fractions using <, >, = and ordering fractions from least to greatest. 3) Students are guided through finding least common denominators and converting fractions to equivalent fractions with a common denominator in order to compare and order them.

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103 views

Comparing & Ordering Fractions

1) The document discusses comparing and ordering fractions with like and unlike denominators by finding common denominators. 2) Examples are provided for comparing fractions using <, >, = and ordering fractions from least to greatest. 3) Students are guided through finding least common denominators and converting fractions to equivalent fractions with a common denominator in order to compare and order them.

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Comparing &

Ordering
Fractions
Comparing & Ordering Fractions
Essential Question:
How can I compare and order
fractions with like and unlike
denominators?

Common Core Objective/Student Friendly Terms:


(4.NF.2 & 5.NF.1) Students will be able to compare and
order sets of two, three, and four fractions with like and
unlike denominators with at least 80% accuracy.
Comparing & Ordering Fractions

Vocabulary:
 Numerator – the “ top” number in a fraction.
 Denominator – the “ bottom” number in a fraction.
 Least Common Denominator (LCD) – a common
multiple between fractions with unlike denominators.
 Mixed Number – a number containing a fraction and
whole number.
 Improper Fraction – a fraction with a numerator that
is larger than the denominator.
Comparing & Ordering Fractions
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Meet Joe the Pizza Man
Comparing & Ordering Fractions
Lets talk about pizza…yummy…
Here is the pizza Joe was just holding up.
How many slices are there?
So we could say this
pizza is cut into _____?

And if I eat this slice I


have eaten how much?
Comparing & Ordering Fractions
Lets talk about pizza…yummy…

How much of this


pizza did I eat?

How do you
know that?
Comparing & Ordering Fractions
Lets talk about pizza…yummy…

How much of this


pizza did I eat?

How do you
know that?
Comparing & Ordering Fractions
Why do I need this…where will I ever
see it again?
Comparing & Ordering Fractions
Comparing Like Denominators
Example 1: Replace each □ with <, >, or = to make a
true sentence.
a) 1/4 □ 3/4 b) 5/10 □ 3/10
Comparing & Ordering Fractions
Comparing Like Denominators
Example 1: Replace each □ with <, >, or = to make a
true sentence.
a) 1/4 □ 3/4 b) 5/10 □ 3/10
Comparing & Ordering Fractions
Comparing Like Denominators
Example 1: Replace each □ with <, >, or = to make a
true sentence.
a) 1/4 □ 3/4 b) 5/10 □ 3/10

¼ < ¾
Comparing & Ordering Fractions
Comparing Like Denominators
Example 1: Replace each □ with <, >, or = to make a
true sentence.
a) 1/4 □ 3/4 b) 5/10 □ 3/10

¼ < ¾
Comparing & Ordering Fractions
Comparing Like Denominators
Example 1: Replace each □ with <, >, or = to make a
true sentence.
a) 1/4 □ 3/4 b) 5/10 □ 3/10

5 3
¼ < ¾ >
10 10
Comparing & Ordering Fractions
Comparing Unlike Denominators
Example 2: Replace each □ with <, >, or = to make a
true sentence.
a) 1/2 □ 3/8 b) 1/4 □ 9/12
Comparing & Ordering Fractions
Comparing Unlike Denominators
Example 2: Replace each □ with <, >, or = to make a
true sentence.
a) 1/2 □ 3/8 b) 1/4 □ 9/12
Comparing & Ordering Fractions
Comparing Unlike Denominators
Example 2: Replace each □ with <, >, or = to make a
true sentence.
a) 1/2 □ 3/8 b) 1/4 □ 9/12
First, we need to find a COMMON DENOMINATOR so we can
rewrite the fraction using equivalent denominators.
Comparing & Ordering Fractions
Comparing Unlike Denominators
Example 2: Replace each □ with <, >, or = to make a
true sentence.
a) 1/2 □ 3/8 b) 1/4 □ 9/12
First, we need to find a COMMON DENOMINATOR so we can
rewrite the fraction using equivalent denominators.

This is why we learned how to find common multiples


Comparing & Ordering Fractions
Comparing Unlike Denominators
Example 2: Replace each □ with <, >, or = to make a
true sentence.
a) 1/2 □ 3/8 b) 1/4 □ 9/12
First, we need to find a COMMON DENOMINATOR so we can
rewrite the fraction using equivalent denominators.

This is why we learned how to find common multiples

We use multiples to find common denominators


Comparing & Ordering Fractions
Comparing Unlike Denominators
Example 2: Replace each □ with <, >, or = to make a
true sentence.
a) 1/2 □ 3/8 b) 1/4 □ 9/12

We use multiples to find common denominators


Comparing & Ordering Fractions
Comparing Unlike Denominators
Example 2: Replace each □ with <, >, or = to make a
true sentence.
a) 1/2 □ 3/8 b) 1/4 □ 9/12

4/8 > 3/8 4 < 9


12 12
Comparing & Ordering Fractions
Ordering Fractions
Example 3: Order the fractions from least to greatest:
3/4, 2/5, 5/8, 1/2.
LC D
FIND THE
Comparing & Ordering Fractions
Ordering Fractions
Example 3: Order the fractions from least to greatest:
E L C D 3/4, 2/5, 5/8, 1/2.
T H
FIND

4: 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28, 32, 36, 40,


44
Comparing & Ordering Fractions
Ordering Fractions
Example 3: Order the fractions from least to greatest:
3/4, 2/5, 5/8, 1/2.
LC D
FIND THE
4: 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28, 32, 36, 40,
44
5: 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45
Comparing & Ordering Fractions
Ordering Fractions
Example 3: Order the fractions from least to greatest:
3/4, 2/5, 5/8, 1/2.
T HE L CD
FIND
4: 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28, 32, 36, 40,
44
5: 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45
8: 8, 16, 24, 32, 40
Comparing & Ordering Fractions
Ordering Fractions
Example 3: Order the fractions from least to greatest:
3/4, 2/5, 5/8, 1/2.
HE LC D
FI ND T
4: 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28, 32, 36, 40, 44
5: 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45
8: 8, 16, 24, 32, 40
2: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24,
26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 36, 38, 40, 42
Comparing & Ordering Fractions
Ordering Fractions
Example 3: Order the fractions from least to greatest:
C D 3/4, 2/5, 5/8, 1/2.
D THE L
FIN
4: 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28, 32, 36, 40, 44
5: 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45
8: 8, 16, 24, 32, 40
2: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24,
26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 36, 38, 40, 42
Comparing & Ordering Fractions
Ordering Fractions
Example 3: Order the fractions from least to greatest:
3/4, 2/5, 5/8, 1/2.

= 40
LCD
3 5
4 8
2 1
5 2
Comparing & Ordering Fractions
Ordering Fractions
Example 3: Order the fractions from least to greatest:
3/4, 2/5, 5/8, 1/2.

= 40
LCD
3 5
4 40 8 40
2 1
5 40 2 40
Comparing & Ordering Fractions
Ordering Fractions
Example 3: Order the fractions from least to greatest:
3/4, 2/5, 5/8, 1/2.

2 1 5 3
5 , 2 , 8 , 4
Comparing & Ordering Fractions
Guided Practice
Replace each □ with <, >, or = to make a true sentence.

a) 4/15 □ 3/10 b) 4/6 □ 16/24 c) 3/4 □ 15/20

Order the fractions from least to greatest:


5/8, 3/4, 5/12, 5/6
Comparing & Ordering Fractions
Guided Practice
Replace each □ with <, >, or = to make a true sentence.

a) 4/15 □ 3/10 b) 4/6 □ 16/24 c) 3/4 □ 15/20

a) < b) = c) =
Order the fractions from least to greatest:
5/8, 3/4, 5/12, 5/6

5/12, 5/8, 3/4, 5/6


Comparing & Ordering Fractions
Independent Practice
Replace each □ with <, >, or = to make a true sentence.

a) 2/3 □ 4/7 b) 1/7 □ 5/6 c) 3/4 □ 4/6

Order the fractions from least to greatest:


2/3, 2/9, 5/6, 11/18
Comparing & Ordering Fractions
Independent Practice
Replace each □ with <, >, or = to make a true sentence.

a) 2/3 □ 4/7 b) 1/7 □ 5/6 c) 3/4 □ 4/6


a) > b) < c) >
Order the fractions from least to greatest:
2/3, 2/9, 5/6, 11/18

2/9, 11/18, 2/3, 5/6

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