Compare fractions with different denominators in a handy Common Core based worksheet. Fourth graders decide which fraction is larger or smaller based on the parts that make up a whole (denominator) and the parts being described (numerator). Each fraction being compared has a different denominator.

Concepts

comparing fractions, greater than, less than, fractions, fractions unlike denominators

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Additional Tags

math

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Instructional Ideas

• Provide fraction strips to assist those needing extra support
• Use any of the sheets as an instructional tool, guided practice, group work, or independent practice
• Use as a review before teaching fifth graders to compare decimals 

Classroom Considerations

• Learners should understand greater than, less than, and equal to symbols
• Provide scrap paper for pupils to draw models of each fraction to allow for better comparison
• Choose your favorite worksheets from the resource and print by page

Pros

• Comes with 10 different versions of the sheets and their answer keys
• Each worksheet contains 20 practice problems

Cons

• None

Common Core

4.NF.A.2