What fraction is shaded?

What fraction is shaded?

Comparing Fractions

Objectives Objective: We will compare proper fractions with like denominators. Language Objective: We will use key words greater than and less than when comparing proper fractions.

Vocabulary ½, ¾ 6 > 2 8 is greater than 3 6 is less than 10 fraction – any part of a group, number, or whole compare – in math, to show relationships between numbers greater than – more than less than - smaller amount ½, ¾ 6 > 2 8 is greater than 3 6 is less than 10

Vocabulary numerator – the number that shows how many parts denominator – the number of parts the whole is divided into numerator denominator

> greater than < less than = equal to

The Situation Mary and Sue are sharing pizza. The pizza is divided into eight equal pieces. Sue ate 3/8 of the pizza. Mary eight 2/8 of the pizza. Who ate more pizza?

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5 3 > 6 6

2 5 < 9 9

1 3 < 5 5

5 4 > 9 9

3 3 = 5 5

2 3 < 6 6

1 3 < 6 6