How do you compare fractions when they have different denominators?

For example:

In this lesson you will learn how to compare fractions with

different denominators by using a number line.

Fractions can be shown in different ways.

0 1 2

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Denominator: How many equal parts make up a whole

Numerator: How many parts you have1

4

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Comparing the numerators without looking at the denominators.

23

38

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23

38

Example:

12

58

In this lesson you learned how to compare fractions with different denominators by

using a number line.

Order from smallest to largest

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