Orange
1/2
Orange covers 1 out of 2 equal parts.
Fraction Strips
Compare fractions visually using color-coded fraction strips.
Compare fraction strips
Start with the big strips, notice which one covers more of the whole, then adjust the fractions below to test your idea.
Current comparison
1/2 is less than 2/3
Green covers more of the whole than orange.
Compare using a common denominator of 6: 1/2 = 3/6 and 2/3 = 4/6.
Green
2/3
Green covers 2 out of 3 equal parts.
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Fraction A
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Reference strips
Use these quieter rows to spot matching lengths and see how equivalent fractions line up across different denominators.
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Quick reference
Mini lesson
See equivalent fractions and compare sizes by stacking fraction strips.
Seeing equivalence
Two fourths matches one half because both cover the same total length.
Comparing denominators
More parts means each part gets smaller when the whole stays the same.
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#1
Equivalent fractions
Find two fractions that match 1/2 exactly.
#2
Compare sizes
Check whether 3/4 is greater than 2/3.
#3
Build one whole
Use equal parts to make a complete strip.
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