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Comparing and Ordering Fractions

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Comparing and Ordering Fractions. Which fraction is the greatest?. Here’s the best way to compare fractions…. USE Butterflies Up!. 24. 24. Cross Multiply Up!!. Cross Multiply Up!!. 3 4 6 8. =. They are equal!. Which fraction is the greatest?. USE Butterflies Up!. 16. 6. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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Here’s the best way to compare fractions…USE Butterflies Up!

24 24

3 46 8

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Cross Multiply Up!!

Cross Multiply Up!!

Which fraction is the greatest?

They are equal!

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USE Butterflies Up!

16 6

2 16 8

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Cross Multiply Up!!

Cross Multiply Up!!

Which fraction is the greatest?

2/6 is greater!

Page 4: Comparing  and  Ordering  Fractions

USE Butterflies Up!

18 32

3 48 6

>

Cross Multiply Up!!

Cross Multiply Up!!

Which fraction is the greatest?

3/8 is less than 4/6!

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5 212 3

15 24

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Or Comparing Fractions…Use Bottoms Up!

Five-twelfths is less than two-thirds