How do you know how fractions compare to 1 when they have different numerators and denominators? For example:

In this lesson, you will learn how to compare fractions with different numerators and denominators to the benchmark fraction of 1 by using area models.

Let’s Review Any fraction with the same numerator and denominator is equal to

Let’s Review Any fraction with a numerator larger than the denominator is greater than

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Core Lesson How could you use area models to compare the fractions? 1 < <

In this lesson, you learned how to compare fractions with different numerators and denominators to the benchmark 1 by using area models.

Let’s Review Guided Practice Use area models to compare the fractions

Let’s Review Extension Activity Use area models to order the fractions from least to greatest

Let’s Review Extension Activity What would be another way to compare fractions, other than using area models?

Let’s Review Extension Activity Ordering Fractions 1) E ach student needs a set of fraction bars to help them during the game. 2) T he teacher begins by writing 12 fractions on large index cards (1 fraction per card), and telling students it is there job to put the fractions in order from least to greatest. Write a number line on the board for students to see. 1) S how the cards one at a time to the students, while asking them where it belongs on the line. When the students answer correctly, place the card in the appropriate place on the board.

Let’s Review Extension Activity Draw a circle on your paper. Draw a line to divide your circle in half. How many pieces do you have? Draw another line to divide your circle in half again. How many pieces are their now? Continue dividing your circle making sure to get equal pieces and note the number of total pieces each time. What do you they notice about the pattern?

Let’s Review Quick Quiz Use area models to find the fraction less than 1.

Let’s Review Quick Quiz Use area models to find the fraction greater than 1.