Compare Fractions Game
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This Compare Fractions Game is a great way to put your skills to the test in a fun environment. By practicing, you’ll start to work out the answers efficiently.
Compare Fractions Game
One way to compare fractions is to use cross multiplication. Cross-multiplication is an incredibly quick and reliable way to compare fractions, especially when they don’t have a common numerator or denominator. Scroll down the page for a more detailed explanation.
This game presents two fractions that you need to compare using the symbols: <, =, or >. If you give a wrong answer, the game will provide a simple, step-by-step explanation to guide you to the correct answer. The game also allows you to enter the upper bound of the denominator to customize the difficulty of the game.
Comparing Fractions
Which fraction is greater? Use <, >, or =.
Score: 0 / 0
Time: 60
How to Play the Compare Fractions Game
The game will show you two fractions with a missing number. Your task is to fill in the correct number to make the two fractions equal.
Here’s how to play:
- Enter the maximum denominator: Enter a number to indicate the upper bound of the denominators.
- Timed Option: Check the timer if you want to enable the 60 second timer. Click “Start Game”.
- Look at the Problem: You’ll see two fractions. Decide whether the first fraction is less than (<), equal (=) or greater tan (>) the second fraction.
- Enter Your Answer: Click on the selected answer.
- Check Your Work: Click the Check button (or press the Enter key). The game will tell you if you’re correct. If you are wrong, you will be shown how to get the correct answer.
- Get a New Problem: Click the Next button for a new problem.
Your score is tracked at the top, showing how many you’ve gotten right out of the total you’ve tried. - Back to Menu Click “Back to Menu” to restart the game.
How to compare Fractions
Compare Fraction
The method you use to compare fractions depends on the numbers in the fractions.
Case 1: Same Denominators
This is the easiest case. If the fractions have the same denominator, you only need to compare the numerators. The fraction with the larger numerator is the greater fraction.
Case 2: Different Numerators and Denominators
Cross-multiplication is quick and reliable way to compare fractions, especially when they don’t have a denominator. In this method, we turn both fractions into whole numbers that are easy to compare, while still maintaining the relationship between them.
Step 1: Set up the Fractions
Write the two fractions next to each other with a blank space in between where you’ll put your comparison symbol.
Step 2: Cross Multiply
Multiply the numerator of the first fraction by the denominator of the second fraction. Write the result above the first fraction.
Multiply the numerator of the second fraction by the denominator of the second fraction. Write this result above the second fraction.
Step 3: Compare the Products
You now have two new numbers. The number on the left corresponds to the first fraction, and the number on the right corresponds to the second fraction. Compare these two numbers to determine which fraction is larger.
This is a powerful and fast method that works every time.
The video gives a clear, step-by-step approach to compare fractions using cross multiplication.
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