What do we use to compare numbers? Relational symbols >…Greater Than <…Less Than =…Equal to

You looked at the largest How about some review? 1.) 4,765 3,765 2.) 235,754 235,854 3.) 1,348,823 1,348,823 > < = You looked at the largest place value to compare the numbers!

Use your fraction tiles to find a fraction is that larger than: Discovery Use your fraction tiles to find a fraction is that larger than: ( , , and ) ( , ) ( )

Comparing Fractions! The students will compare and order fractions and mixed fractions by shading in drawing to show the order on a worksheet. Comparing Fractions!

Can we do the same with fractions? Yes we can!! Step 1: Make sure the denominators are the same. Same

> *4 is greater than 1 Can we do the same with fractions? Step 2: Compare the numerators. **Put a box around them To show that you are comparing Those numbers** > *4 is greater than 1

How about some examples? Look at the numerators! > 5 is greater than 2

How about some examples? Look at the numerators! < 4 is less than 9

How about some examples? Look at the numerators! = 7 is equal to 7

What about Mixed Numbers? Step 1: Compare the WHOLE NUMBER first. Circle the whole number! < 7 3 3 is less than 7

What about Mixed Numbers? Step 2: If the whole numbers are the same, then look at the numerator. Circle the whole number! The numerators are different so you can compare them > 8 8 4 is less than 1

Practice Time!! Mixed Fraction Comparing WTA 2