Compare Fractions greater than 1

Examples, solutions, worksheets, and videos to help Grade 4 students learn how to compare fractions greater than 1 by reasoning using benchmark fractions.

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 26

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Lesson 26 Concept Development

Problem 1: Compare mixed numbers and fractions on a number line using benchmark fractions.

Problem 2: Compare two mixed numbers or two fractions greater than 1.

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Lesson 26 Problem Set

1. a. Plot the following points on the number line without measuring.
   b. Use the number line in Problem 1(a) to compare the fractions by writing >, <, or =.
   
   
2. a. Plot the following points on the number line without measuring.
   b. Compare the following by writing >, <, or =.
   c. Explain how you plotted the points in Problem 2(a).
   
   
3. Compare the fractions given below by writing >, <, or =. Give a brief explanation for each answer, referring to benchmark numbers.
   

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Lesson 26 Homework

1. a. Plot the following points on the number line without measuring.
   i. 2 1/6
   ii. 3 3/4
   iii. 33/9
   
   b. Use the number line in Problem 1(a) to compare the fractions by writing >, <, or =.
   33/9 ____ 2 1/6
   33/9 ____ 3 3/4
   
   
2. a. Plot the following points on the number line without measuring.
   i. 65/8
   ii. 8 5/6
   iii. 29/4
   
   b. Compare the following by writing >, <, or =.
   8 5/6 ____ 65/8
   29/4 ____ 65/8
   c. Explain how you plotted the points in Problem 2(a).
   
   
3. Compare the fractions given below by writing >, <, or =. Give a brief explanation for each answer, referring to benchmark numbers.
   

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