When two or more fractions share the same denominator, you can say they have a common denominator.

Related fractions are when the denominator of one fraction is a multiple of the denominator of the other fraction.

Explain how to compare non-related fractions finding equivalent fractions with common denominators

Maths

Explain how to compare pairs of non-related fractions by comparing to a half

Explain how to compare pairs of non-related fractions using fraction sense

Explain which strategy for comparing non-related fractions is most efficient

Order sets of non-related fractions using a range of strategies

In this unit pupils will use their fraction sense to explain how to compare pairs of non-related fractions either by converting to common denominators or using fraction knowledge and understanding. In the future unit pupils will learn how to multiply 2 unit fractions and 2 non-unit fractions They will learn how to divide a unit fraction and a non-unit fraction by a whole number 

In the prior unit pupils explained how to write a fraction in its simplest form when solving addition and subtraction problems and added and subtracted related fractions.  In this unit pupils will use their fraction sense to explain how to compare pairs of non-related fractions either by converting to common denominators or using fraction knowledge and understanding.

In this unit pupils will use their fraction sense to explain how to compare pairs of non-related fractions either by converting to common denominators or using fraction knowledge and understanding.

Comparing fractions

A proper fraction is a fraction where the numerator (the top number) is less than the denominator (the bottom number).

To order things means to put things into their correct place following a set rule.

The magnitude of something refers to the size of something.

To be efficient means finding a way to solve a problem quickly whilst also maintaining accuracy.

An improper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is greater than the denominator.

A proper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is less than the denominator.

Comparing fractions

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