Texas 3rd Grade Math Question of the Day

Look at the top numbers only; 3 is greater than 1, so 3/4 is greater than 1/2.

Halves are more than fourths, so 1/2 is always bigger than any fourths.

Compare the bottom numbers because the denominator tells how many pieces you take; since 4 is greater than 2, 3/4 is greater.

Use numerator and denominator: The denominator tells how many equal parts the whole is cut into. Fourths are smaller than halves, and the numerator tells how many parts you have. Having 3 fourths is more than 1 half.