Comparing Fractions

Author:Maharashtra Board
4th Maharashtra Board
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Comparing Fractions: Overview

This topic explains how we can compare two fractions and identify which one is smaller or bigger. This can be done by observing the denominator of a fraction.

Important Questions on Comparing Fractions

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In the picture given below, each strip of equal length has some shaded part. Write the fraction shown by the shaded part of the strip.

           

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In the picture given below, each strip of equal length has some shaded part. Write the fraction shown by the shaded part of the strip.

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In the answer is N5, then write the value of N in the answer box.

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In the picture given below, each strip of equal length has some shaded part. Write the fraction shown by the shaded part of the strip.

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If the answer is N4, then write the value of N in the answer box.

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In the picture given below, each strip of equal length has some shaded part. Write the fraction shown by the shaded part of the strip.

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You have a fruit. Using that fruit, how will you explain to your friend that 14<12?

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Which is the smaller fraction, 16 or 19? Why?

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As the denominator of the fractions with numerator 1 keeps increasing, what happens to the value of the fractions?

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Look at the pictures and fractions written in the box and answer the following question.

Which is the bigger fraction, 13 or 15?

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Look at the picture and fractions written in the box and answer the given question.

Which is the smaller fraction, 15 or 16?

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Look at the pictures and fractions written in the box and answer the following question.

If A=12 and B=13, which fraction is smaller A or B?