Comparing Fractions Using Area Models

The video tutorial explains how to compare fractions using area models. It begins with an introduction to fractions as equal parts of a whole. The tutorial then demonstrates comparing the fractions 5/6 and 3/4 using area models, showing that 5/6 is larger. It also compares 1/2 and 2/4, illustrating that they are equivalent. The lesson concludes with a summary of the comparison process using area models.

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