2. All fractions are not same in value. One
fraction may be smaller than the other
fractions and it may be larger than some
other fractions.
3. Comparing can be subdivided into
three sections. So kids need to
know three tricks to learn this skill.
4. First trick to compare fractions is to see if
they have got the same numerators. If the
numerators are same then the fraction with
the largest denominator is smallest.
5. The second trick is same easy as the first
one. This trick is about comparing fractions,
when they have same denominators.
6. When the denominators are same, then the
fraction with the smallest numerator is
smallest and one with largest numerator is
the largest.
7. Most often the kids are asked to compare
and order fractions with different
numerators and denominators.
8. In such a case they need to make
denominator of all the fractions
same.
9. To do this they need to know the least
common factor (lcm) of all the
denominators also known as least common
denominator (lcd).