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Learning Strand: 3- Mathematical and Problem-Solving Skills

Learning Competency: Compares fractions using the symbol >, < or =
LC Code: LS3MP-NN-PSB-LE-60
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Compares Fractions Using the Symbols

Fraction is used to represent the portion/part of the whole thing. It
represents the equal parts of the whole. A fraction has two parts, namely numerator
and denominator. The number on the top is called the numerator, and the number
on the bottom is called the denominator. The numerator defines the number of
equal parts taken, whereas the denominator defines the total number of equal parts
in a whole.
Compare fractions just as you did to compare whole numbers.
Remember that the symbol opens to the greater fraction and points to the lesser
fraction. You can use words or a symbol to compare fractions

Comparing Fractions and finding which unlike fraction (different denominators) is

larger or smaller.

• 1. Write the two fractions.

• 2. Multiply the first numerator with the second denominator.
• 3. Write the product above the first fraction.
• 4. Multiply the second numerator with the first denominator.
• 5. Write the product above the second fraction.
• 6. Decide which product is greater and put the greater than or less than
symbol between the two fractions.
 Let’s think about this
Which sign belongs between the two fractions?

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<

The greater product is written above the greater fraction

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<

Less than
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EQUAL

Activity 1: Try to Do This!

A. Direction: Provide the following symbols. <, >, = inside the box.
B.