Decide which fraction is greater, less, or equal — then prove it by turning the fractions into same-size pieces.
Enter your own proper fractions with denominators from 2–12, or choose Random Problem for a simple comparison.
Fractions are easiest to compare when they describe same-size pieces. If two fractions already have the same denominator, compare the numerators. If the denominators are different, rewrite the fractions with a common denominator first.
The fractions did not change in value. We only renamed them using fifteenths, so the pieces are the same size and the numerators can be compared directly.
Choose >, <, or = before the Tutor shows the written proof.
For unlike denominators, find the least common denominator and rewrite each fraction as an equivalent fraction.
Once both fractions use the same denominator, the larger numerator represents more same-size pieces.
The completed work keeps the original comparison and the equivalent-fraction proof together.
This Tutor uses one consistent idea: same-size pieces first. Students can work through the comparison independently while the fraction bars show why the written method works.
If a student gets stuck, Show Me One Step completes only the current step and then gives control back to the student.
Once students are comfortable making same-size pieces, they can use the same idea to add and subtract unlike fractions.
Open the Fraction Addition & Subtraction Tutor →Yes. Enter any proper fractions with denominators from 2 to 12, or choose Random Problem.
Yes. The Tutor supports >, <, and =, including equivalent fractions such as 1/2 and 2/4.
No. This version focuses on equivalent fractions and common denominators so students can connect the comparison to same-size pieces.
Yes. Show Me One Step completes only the active step instead of revealing the whole solution.
No. This first version focuses on proper fractions so the visual comparison stays clear.
Keep the same-size-pieces idea and use it in the next fraction skills.