Shade each fraction of the same-size whole and see which covers more. Or compare each to 1/2, or rename both with the same bottom number and compare the tops.
benchmarka handy fraction to compare with, like 1/2
common denominatorthe same bottom number
equivalentworth the same amount
> <greater than, less than
Watch for: Thinking 1/8 is more than 1/6 because 8 is more than 6. Comparing only the tops when the bottoms are different.
At home: Ask which is more, 3/4 of a pizza or 2/3 of the same pizza. Draw both and let the pictures decide.
Sample sheet and answer key
Pizza Night at Nonna's
Grade 4 · Comparing fractions · 4.NF.A.2
NameDate
Nonna cut every pizza into equal slices, and now the whole family is arguing about who got the most. Settle it before the pizza gets cold!
Warm-up
Write >, < or =. Think about ½.
11121211212361291012
Slice showdown
Shade what each person ate. The pizzas are all the same size.
Cousin Tony ate 212 of the pepperoni pizza.
Bella ate 34 of the olive pizza.
Who ate more?
Leo ate 45 of the cheese pizza.
Marco ate 110 of the mushroom pizza.
Who ate more?
Nonna's secret topping
Circle the bigger fraction in each pair. Use the code to spell it.
Nonna saved parts of four pizzas. Order them, least to greatest.
241112687102/4<7/10<6/8<11/12
Answer key
New problems every time, three levels (gentle, core and stretch), themes to pick from, a second page if you want one. Each sheet comes with an answer key and a one-page guide for grown-ups.
