Module 4 · Fractions · Lesson 20 of 39

Comparing fractions and finding numbers between

Which fraction is bigger, and how to find a point part of the way between two numbers.

In this lesson · about 12 minutes

  • Compare two fractions
  • Find the number a given fraction of the way from one number to another

To compare fractions, give them a common denominator and compare the numerators. Is 23 bigger than 58? With denominator 24: 1624 and 1524. 16 > 15, so 23 > 58.

Part of the way between two numbers

To go 25 of the way from 3 to 8: the distance is 8 − 3 = 5, and 25 of 5 is 2. Start at 3 and add 2: you land on 5.

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Worked example

Halfway from 1/7 to 6/11

Find the number that is 1/2 of the way from 1/7 to 6/11.

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    Tip: master each practice set first (get 5 right in a row).

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