Class 2 Maths: Comparing Fractions with the Same Denominator

Comparing fractions for Grade 2 students is best done using visual methods to build strong conceptual understanding. These worksheets use pictures and shaded shapes to help children see which fraction represents a larger part of a whole.

• First, look at the shaded figures for each fraction.
• Count the number of shaded parts (which is the numerator).
• The figure with more shaded parts represents the bigger fraction, as long as the total number of parts (the denominator) is the same.

Fractions with the same denominator, also known as 'like fractions', are fractions where the bottom number is identical. For example, 2/8, 5/8, and 7/8 are all fractions with the same denominator of 8, even though their numerators are different.

You know which fraction is greater by comparing the numerators when the denominators are the same. Since the whole is divided into the same number of equal pieces (same denominator), the fraction with more of those pieces (the greater numerator) is the bigger fraction.

Comparing and ordering fractions are related skills that are very important in Grade 2 maths.

• Comparing fractions involves looking at only two fractions at a time to decide which is greater, smaller, or if they are equal, using the symbols >, <, or =.
• Ordering fractions involves arranging three or more fractions in a sequence, usually from smallest to largest (ascending order) or largest to smallest (descending order).

This worksheet for comparing fractions with the same denominator is ideally designed for students in Grade 2. This typically corresponds to an age group of 6 to 8 years old and is aligned with the learning goals of the NCERT curriculum.

Yes, this is a free printable worksheet available in a high-quality PDF format. You can easily download the file and print it for your child to practise fraction comparison at home, for homework, or for revision in the classroom.

This fraction comparison activity helps build several foundational maths skills for young learners. Key skills include:

• Number sense: Understanding the value and size of different fractions.
• Visual learning: Connecting abstract fraction numbers to concrete shaded shapes.
• Symbol recognition: Correctly using mathematical symbols like greater than (>) and less than (<).
• Conceptual understanding: Grasping the core concept of what numerators and denominators represent.

The comparison signs >, <, and = are used to show the relationship between two fractions.

• > (Greater Than): Use this when the first fraction is larger than the second. Example: 5/6 > 2/6.
• < (Less Than): Use this when the first fraction is smaller than the second. Example: 3/8 < 7/8.
• = (Equal To): Use this when both fractions represent the same value. Example: 4/5 = 4/5.

Yes, a complete answer key is included with this worksheet. This allows parents, teachers, and students to quickly check the answers, making it easy to review the work and ensure a correct conceptual understanding of fraction comparison.