In this Grade 4 Eureka Math lesson from Chapter 23: Fraction Comparison, students learn to compare two fractions by reasoning with benchmark values of 0, one-half, and 1 on a number line. Students practice identifying whether fractions like 6/4 or 2/8 fall below, near, or above these benchmarks to determine which fraction is greater. The lesson also extends comparison to fractions between 1 and 2, helping students build flexible thinking about fraction size and placement.
Section 1
Decompose and Locate Improper Fractions on a Number Line
An improper fraction can be decomposed into a whole number and a proper fraction using a number bond.
This helps locate the fraction on a number line between two consecutive whole numbers.
Section 2
Compare Fractions Using Whole Number Benchmarks
To compare fractions using a whole number benchmark (, like 1 or 2), first determine if each fraction is less than, equal to, or greater than .
If both fractions are on the same side of the benchmark (e.g., both are greater than ), compare their distances from .
Expand to review the lesson summary and core properties.
Section 1
Decompose and Locate Improper Fractions on a Number Line
An improper fraction can be decomposed into a whole number and a proper fraction using a number bond.
This helps locate the fraction on a number line between two consecutive whole numbers.
Section 2
Compare Fractions Using Whole Number Benchmarks
To compare fractions using a whole number benchmark (, like 1 or 2), first determine if each fraction is less than, equal to, or greater than .
If both fractions are on the same side of the benchmark (e.g., both are greater than ), compare their distances from .