Year 10
Foundation
Year 10
Foundation

Comparing two fractions

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Key learning points

  1. In this lesson, we will use our knowledge of equivalent fractions to compare them and organise pairs of fractions in ascending and descending order of size using the 'greater than' and 'less than' symbols.

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3 Questions

Q1.
Which fraction shows two quarters simplified fully?
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A
Correct answer: B
C
D
Q2.
Which fraction has been simplified correctly and fully?
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A
Correct answer: B
C
D
Q3.
James wants to simplify the shown fraction fully. What advice would you give him?
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Correct answer: Divide the numerator and denominator by the greatest common factor of 15 and 45.
Just divide the numerator and denominator by 3.
Just divide the numerator by 5.
The fraction is already fully simplified.

3 Questions

Q1.
Which fraction is greater?
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A
Correct answer: B
Q2.
Which statement is true?
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A
Correct answer: B
C
Q3.
Sam and Katie walk different routes to school as shown in the diagram. Who walks the greater distance?
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Katie
Correct answer: Sam