Compare Fractions Using Models: Example Question
1 November 2026
Comparing fractions can feel tricky, but using simple models makes it much clearer for children. Visuals like rectangles or bars help your child see the size of each fraction and understand which is bigger.
Example question
Compare 2/3 and 3/4 using fraction models. Which fraction is larger?
Step 1: Draw two rectangles of the same size.
Step 2: Divide the first rectangle into 3 equal parts. Shade 2 parts to show 2/3.
Step 3: Divide the second rectangle into 4 equal parts. Shade 3 parts to show 3/4.
Step 4: Look at the shaded areas. Which rectangle has more shaded area?
The rectangle shaded for 3/4 has more shaded area than the one shaded for 2/3.
So, 3/4 is larger than 2/3.
Key insight: When children use models to compare fractions, they learn to spot which part is larger by looking at the shaded areas. Now your child can recognise which fraction is bigger just by looking at the model. There are more practice questions like this ready for your child to try.
