When the denominators are equal simply look at the numerators

1. 6 4 > 8 8

2. When the denominators are equal simply look at the numerators

3. 1 1 > 4 7

4. When the numerators are equal look at the denominators, the smaller the denominator, the larger the “pieces”

5. 3 3 > 8 5

6. When the numerators are equal look at the denominators, the smaller the denominator, the larger the “pieces”

7. 2 1 > 3 4

8. Convert each fraction to a decimal or percent and compare those values

9. 3 2 > 4 6

10. Find a “landmark” fraction such as ½ and look to see if one is bigger or smaller than the landmark

11. 2 1 = 8 4

12. Reduce any fractions... Maybe one of the previous strategies will then work

13. 6 6 > 7 9

14. When the numerators are equal look at the denominators, the smaller the denominator, the larger the “pieces”

15. 3 5 > 8 16

16. If all else fails, create equivalent fractions with common denominators (C.D’s) and use the previous rule

17. How Can We Compare Fractions? • Create equivalent fractions that have a common denominator. Then simply compare the numerators to decide which fraction is larger. • The fraction with the larger numerator will be the larger fraction • Create equivalent fractions that have a common numerator. Then simply compare the numerators to decide which fraction is larger. • Remember, in this situation the smaller denominator is larger fraction because it has bigger “pieces".

18. How Can We Compare Fractions? • Find a landmark (0, 1/4, 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 3/4, 1 to name just a few) then use that landmark to decide which fraction is larger. • If one fraction is greater then ½, and one fraction is less than ½ it makes for an easy comparison. • Turn each of the fractions into a decimal or percent (be consistent!) and then use those values to order the fractions. • When writing your final answer, make sure that you write the original fractions, not the decimal or percent!