Fraction Journal Class Example

Hisa says that

Question: Is

17
8
17
8

is greater than 3
3
4

3
4

. Is she correct? Explain.

?? So, I need to compare both fractions.

Problem: 1.) They are not the same type of fraction. One is improper,
the other is mixed.
2.) The denominators are different (different piece size).
Plan:

1.) Make them both the same type of fraction. Both

improper.
2.) Make them have the same denominator. Both cut into 8ths

Visually
17
=
8
3

3
4

=
17
8

Number Line

Using Equivalence
1.)Make both fractions into improper fractions
17
is already an improper fraction (the numerator is larger than the denominator)
8
3
4

3
= 4+4+4 +3
multiple
3 groups of 4

+ extra 3

15
4

2.) Make denominators same

They both have 8 as a

3
4

15
4
17
8

Therefore, Hisa is incorrect.

17
3
is
not
greater
than
3
.
8
4

x2 =

30
8