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!
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!
USE Butterflies Up!
18 32
3 48 6
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Cross Multiply Up!!
Cross Multiply Up!!
Which fraction is the greatest?
3/8 is less than 4/6!
5 212 3
15 24
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Or Comparing Fractions…Use Bottoms Up!
Five-twelfths is less than two-thirds