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    • Compare Fractions with Unlike Denominators Game
      Compare unlike fractions using visual models
      Compare Fractions with Unlike Denominators Game

      Practice the superpower of fractions by learning to compare fractions with unlike denominators.

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    • Compare Fractions with Different Denominators Game
      Compare unlike fractions using visual models
      Compare Fractions with Different Denominators Game

      Learn to solve problems by comparing fractions with different denominators.

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    Fractions in Daily Life

    Every day, we come across situations where we compare fractions—comparing the measurements or the scores in your tests, to name a few. Most often, we don’t realize that we compare fractions. When you compare two fractions, you find out which is greater and which is lesser. Children can find the comparison of fractions with different denominators (unlike fractions) tricky and hard to follow. However, with practice and a few quick steps, they get the knack for cracking it. 

    Converting Unlike into Like

    Kids find it easier to travel in a familiar route. The best way to compare unlike fractions is to convert them to like fractions and then compare them. For instance, if you are required to compare the unlike fractions 2/3 and 3/6, find the equivalent of the fraction such that the denominators are the same.

    The equivalent of 2/3 is 4/6.

    So, you can compare 4/6 and 3/6, which are like fractions.

    Thus 4/6 > 3/6 (because 4> 3).

    The Butterfly Method

    One of the easiest ways to compare unlike fractions is to cross multiply the numerator of one fraction to the denominator of the other. Often referred to as the butterfly method, cross multiplication is a simple technique to compare unlike fractions.

    For example, consider the unlike fractions 2/8 and 3/5

    2 3

    — — 

    8 5

    By multiplying 2 x 5 and 8 x 3, we get 10 and 24. These are the numbers we would get as numerators if the given fractions are expressed as equivalent fractions with 40 as the denominator.

    That is 10/40 and 24/40. Now we can compare these fractions easily.

    Since 10 < 24, we get 2/8 < 3/5.

    Play and Learn

    Like any other math concept, comparing unlike fractions can be a cakewalk only with regular practice. Kids get bored with regular practice sheets. They need a lot of variety to keep their interest up. Educative online games can prove very handy in keeping the kids enthused about practicing math. 

    Games on comparing unlike fractions and other online educational content from SplashLearn that is designed according to your child’s age and grade level and is definitely a must-try. Make learning enjoyable and fun-filled for kids. Check out interactive math games from the Compare Fractions section on SplashLearn. Help your kids get ahead of it!

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