In this lesson you will learn that the larger the

denominator, the smaller the fractional parts by using

models and looking at real world examples.

Let’s Review

When we divide a whole into parts, we are making a fraction.

Let’s Review

The denominator tells how many parts there are all together. The numerator

tells how many parts are counted.

numerator

denominator

A Common Mistake

Students sometimes mix up the numerator and denominator.

A Common Mistake

Students sometimes think the larger the denominator, the bigger the

fraction.

Core Lesson

bigger smaller

What fraction of a pizza would you rather have or ?

In this lesson you have learned that the larger the

denominator, the smaller the fractional parts by using

models and looking at real world examples.

Guided Practice

Which fraction represents a larger amount of blueberry pie, or ?

bigger smaller

Extension Activities

Can you create a comic strip that explains why the larger the denominator, the smaller

the fraction?

Quick Quiz

Review each pair of fractions, identify the larger fraction.