Comparing Two Fractions With Unlike Denominators Using Symbols

Compare the fractions in the image using >, < or =

• <

• =

• >

• +

Which symbol would make the fraction comparison true?

• <

• >

• =

• -

6/10 ____ 2/5

• >
• <
• =

7/12 ____ 1/6

• >
• <
• =

4/6 ____ 7/8

• >
• <
• =

Quincy had 13/16 of a bag of marbles.  Jenny had 3/4 of another bag of marbles.  Who had more marbles?

• Quincy had more marbles, because 13/16 is greater than 3/4.
• Jenny had more marbles because 3/4 is greater than 13/16.
• They both had the same amount of marbles.
• There is not enough information to solve the problem.

6/9 ___ 1/3

• >
• <
• =

Look at the model.  Which number sentence is true?

• >
• <
• =

Look at the shaded model.  Which number sentence is true?

• 1/3>7/12
• 2/3>7/12
• 2/3<7/12
• 1/3<7/12

Compare the two fractions.

2/5 ____________ 1/2