standard_description: Compare two fractions with different numerators and different denominators, e.g., by creating common denominators or numerators, or by comparing to a benchmark fraction such as 1/2. Recognize that comparisons are valid only when the two fractions refer to the same whole. Record the results of comparisons with symbols >, =, or <, and justify the conclusions, e.g., by using a visual fraction model.
Grade 4 expectations in this domain are limited to fractions with denominators 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, and 100.
problem_activity: Problem 1
Mrs. Fowler knew that the perimeter of the soccer field was
$${{1\over6}}$$
mile. She walked
$$2{{{1\over6}}}$$
miles in total. How many times did she walk around the field? Show or explain your work.
Problem 2
Convert the following mixed numbers to fractions greater than 1. Show or explain your work.
a.
$${3{1\over2}}$$
b.
$${4{1\over4}}$$
c.
$${5{3\over5}}$$
Problem 3
Ben wrote the mixed number
$$7\frac{1}{3}$$
as a fraction. Here is his work:
| $$7\frac{1}{3}= 7 + \frac{1}{3}$$ | (Step 1) |
|-----------------------------------|----------|
|   $$=\frac{7}{1}+\frac{1}{3}$$    | (Step 2) |
|   $$=\frac{21}{3}+\frac{1}{3}$$   | (Step 3) |
|         $${={22\over3}}$$         | (Step 4) |
Explain what Ben did in each step.


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