Visually comparing fractions with unlike denominators

The  exercise appears under the 4th grade (U.S.) Math Mission. This exercise practices comparing fractions with unlike denominators.

Types of Problems
There is one type of problem in this exercise:
 * 1. Compare the fractions with >,<, or =: This problem has two fractions and a picture of them, and the student is asked to find which fraction is greater of is equal to it.

Strategies
Knowledge of fractions and visually comparing them is essential to ensure success on this exercise.
 * 1. If you are having trouble comparing the fractions, you could look at the picture below to visualize the fractions.

Real-life Applications

 * 1. Fractions appear in every-day life to display information to consumers.