LET’S TRY ONE
Which is greatest: , , or ?
All fifths have equal size; four fifths is the greatest number of parts.
Learning steps & teaching tips
Compare fractions made of equal-sized parts of the same whole.
- With the same denominator, the larger numerator represents more parts.
- Work through the example. Explain how its evidence supports the answer.
- Try a new question; use the explanation to check your thinking.
Try it together
Write or draw your own example with different numbers. Solve it, then ask a partner to check the method as well as the answer.
With the same denominator, the larger numerator represents more parts.