Class 3 (CBSE) • MathematicsChapter 8: Fair Share⭐ Topic 2
Comparing Simple Fractions
We learn to compare simple fractions, like knowing that 1/2 is bigger than 1/4.
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When fractions have the same top number (numerator), the fraction with the smaller bottom number (denominator) is bigger - so 1/2 is bigger than 1/4, since dividing into fewer parts means each part is bigger.
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- 1/2 is bigger than 1/4.
- With the same numerator, a smaller denominator means a bigger fraction.
- Dividing into fewer parts makes each part bigger.
- Pictures help us compare fraction sizes visually.
- A bigger denominator means smaller pieces.
- Fraction size depends on both numerator and denominator.
- 1/3 is bigger than 1/4 for the same reason.
- Comparing fractions builds deeper number understanding.