Comparing Fractions with Common Denominators

Fractions

Year 6

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Curriculum

6F–2: Express fractions in a common denomination and use this to compare fractions that are similar in value.
Facilitates a deeper comprehension of fraction equivalence and comparison, critical for accurate mathematical reasoning.

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Resources

Hugo Cheyneover 1 year ago

https://math-salamanders.s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/Fractions/Comparing-Fractions-Worksheet/comparing-fractions-worksheet-4.pdf

Printable practice worksheet for comparing fractions with unlike denominators.

Hugo Cheyneover 1 year ago

https://www.khanacademy.org/math/cc-fourth-grade-math/comparing-fractions-and-equivalent-fractions/imp-comparing-fractions-with-unlike-denominators/v/comparing-fractions-with-different-denominators

Perfect video and short follow-up exercise (7 questions) to introduce the concept of comparing fractions with common denominators. The explanations in the video are concise, so it might help to watch them a few times over.

Required Topics

Simplifying Fractions

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Reasoning with Different Denominators

Comparing Fractions with Common Denominators

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