Compare Fractions greater than 1

Examples, solutions, and videos to help Grade 4 students learn how to compare fractions greater than 1 by creating common numerators or denominators.

Common Core Standards: 4.NF.1, 4.NF.2, 4.NF.3, 4.NBT.6, 4.NF.4a, 4.MD.4

NYS Common Core Grade 4 Module 5, Lesson 27

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Lesson 27 Concept Development

Problem 1: Model, using a tape diagram, the comparison of two mixed numbers having related denominators.

Problem 2: Compare two fractions with unrelated denominators.

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Lesson 27 Problem Set

1. Draw a tape diagram to model each comparison. Use >, <, or = to compare.
2. Use an area model to make like units. Then use >, <, or = to compare.
3. Compare each pair of fractions using >, <, or = using any strategy.

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Lesson 27 Homework

1. Draw a tape diagram to model each comparison. Use >, <, or = to compare.
   a. 2 3/4 ___ 2 7/8
   b. 10 2/6 ___ 10 1/3
   c. 5 3/8 ___ 5 1/4
   d. 2 5/9 ____ 21/3
2. Use an area model to make like units. Then use >, <, or = to compare.
   a. 2 4/5 ___ 11/4
   b. 2 3/5 ___ 2 2/3
3. Compare each pair of fractions using >, <, or = using any strategy. a. 6 1/2 ___ 6 3/8
   b. 7 5/6 ___ 7 11/12
   c. 3 6/10 ___ 3 2/5
   d. 2 2/5 ____ 2 8/15

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