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

Types of Problems[]

Visually comparing fractions with unlike denominators

Compare the fractions.

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 user is having trouble comparing the fractions, they 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.
  2. Fractions are used in real life in many different ways, but they are most commonly used in the cooking, construction and science industries.