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Comparing Fractions

Bigger Denominator, Smaller Pieces

Here is a surprising rule: the bigger the denominator, the smaller each piece! 1/2 is bigger than 1/3, which is bigger than 1/4. Think about it: cutting a pizza into 2 pieces gives bigger slices than cutting it into 4 pieces.

Comparing Fractions

Bigger Denominator, Smaller Pieces

Here is a surprising rule: the bigger the denominator, the smaller each piece! 1/2 is bigger than 1/3, which is bigger than 1/4. Think about it: cutting a pizza into 2 pieces gives bigger slices than cutting it into 4 pieces.