Comparing fractions is easy when you use the butterfly method! The butterfly method consists of multiplying the numerator of one fraction by the denominator of the other. Whichever fraction equals a higher product will be the larger fraction. Students will be able to have an easy, 3-step visual on the first worksheet of this product to help guide them.

This product contains 10 student pages for students to practicing comparing fractions using greater than, less than and equal to with the butterfly method. Students will be asked to compare using unlike denominators. Denominators range from 2 to 12. You will also find word problems within some of these worksheets to help students use their real-world problem-solving skills.

In this product, you will find-

• 2 practice pages
• 2 Crack the Code pages with engaging clip art
• 2 days of exit tickets
• 1 worksheet of daily practice for one week
• 1 cut and paste activity for > < or = sorting
• 1 worksheet where students need to find the bigger fraction with engaging clip art
• Answer keys for every activity

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