"Comparing Two Fractions Using Greater Than, Less Than, and Equal To" is a worksheet that invites students to compare two fractions and decide which one is bigger, which one is smaller, or if both fractions are equal. Each worksheet lists 24 pairs of fractions with a dashed circle in the middle where students write the greater than, less than, or equal symbol.

The top of each worksheet gives students a visual of the fractions being compared below. For example, the whole is broken down into two halves. Below that, it's broken down into three-thirds, four-fourths, five-fifths, and six-sixths. That way, students can actually see how big 1/2 is compared to 1/6 in order to determine which one is bigger and which one is smaller.

Comparing two fractions with different denominators helps students develop their number sense, and it creates a foundation for more complex math concepts, but it can be difficult to visualize the difference between two fractions before students are ready to create common denominators.

Letting students use a visual aid when comparing fractions can be very helpful. A chart that breaks down a whole into halves, thirds, fourths, fifths, and sixths can help students see how fractions get smaller as their denominator gets bigger. It also helps them compare fractions with different numerators and denominators. For example, when comparing 3/5 to 4/6, students can actually see which one is bigger.