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.

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

Maths

 In this unit pupils will use fraction sense to fraction addition, subtraction and comparison, explaining how to compare pairs of non-related fractions by converting to common denominators or using fraction sense. 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 fraction addition, subtraction and comparison explaining how to compare pairs of non-related fractions by converting to common denominators and using fraction sense.

Comparing fractions

The numerator is double the size of the denominator.

The denominator is half the size of the numerator.

The denominator is double the size of the numerator.

The denominator is two times the size of the numerator.

What is the relationship between the numerator and the denominator of a fraction that is equivalent to one half?

Tick the fractions that represent one half.

Tick the fractions greater than one half.

Order the fractions from largest to smallest.

Tick the fractions that would fit in the equation.

Use the correct symbol to compare: $$ {3} \over {6}$$ ___ $$ {4} \over {12}$$

Use the correct symbol to compare: $$ {2} \over {6}$$ ___ $$ {3} \over {9}$$

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

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

Lesson outcome

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.