Compare Unit Fractions Mariam says When I compare

Compare Unit Fractions Mariam says, “When I compare unit fractions, I just look at the number at the bottom of the fraction, the denominator, and that tells me which is smaller. ” What is a unit fraction? A unit fraction is a fraction which has a numerator of 1. Discuss with a partner how Mariam is correct. Is there anything else she needs to say? Write your own instructions for comparing unit fractions, and show an example. When comparing unit fractions, the larger the denominator, the smaller the fraction: >1. 1 4 6

Order Unit Fractions Ruby has drawn 4 rectangles of the same size. How could she divide and shade the rectangles to show to order some unit fractions from smallest to largest? Discuss your ideas with a partner. Choose 4 unit fractions and demonstrate. 1 3 1 8 1 5 1 6

Compare Fractions with the Same Denominator Mohammed says, “When I compare fractions with the same denominator, I look at the numerator. ” Discuss with a partner how Mohammed is correct. Is there anything else he needs to say? Write your own instructions for comparing fractions with the same denominator, and show an example. When comparing fractions with the same denominator, the smaller the numerator, the smaller the fraction: <3 7 8 8

Order Fractions with the Same Denominator Mariam has drawn 4 circles of the same size. How could she divide and shade the circles to show to order some fractions with the same denominator from smallest to largest? Discuss your ideas with a partner. Choose 4 fractions and demonstrate. 3 8 1 8 7 8 5 8