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[]
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[]
- Fractions appear in every-day life to display information to consumers.
- Fractions are used in real life in many different ways, but they are most commonly used in the cooking, construction and science industries.