Comparing unit fractions and proper fractions
1 We can easily compare unit fractions as they all have numerator 1.
1 whole
1 2
1 3
1 4
What other comparisons can you make?
2 We can easily compare proper fractions with like denominators. 5 __ 10 of this rectangle is coloured blue.
9 __ 10 of this rectangle is coloured yellow.
9 __ 10 is greater than 5 __ 10 . 5 __ 10 is less than 9 __ 10 .
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