Comparing Fractions Like Numerators and Denominators

Which symbol is used to compare fractions and mixed numbers?

• ≠

• =

• <

• >

How can you compare fractions with unlike denominators using benchmarks?

• By using benchmark fractions like, 0, 1/2 or 1

• By finding a common denominator

• By multiplying the denominators

• By converting all fractions to decimals

Which symbol indicates that one fraction is greater than another?

• ≠

• =

• <

• >

When comparing fractions and mixed numbers, what should you consider?

• The weather on the day of comparison

• The color of the fractions

• The denominators of the fractions

• The shape of the fractions

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

• 1/8<3/8

• 3/8<1/8

• 7/8<5/8

• 5/8>1/8

1/2​ ​ (a)   5/10

• =

• <

• <

Look at the model. Complete the following statement about the shaded part of the models? \(\frac{3}{6}\) is ​ ​ ​ ​ (a)   to \(\frac{3}{8}\) because both fractions show the same amount shaded.

• not equivalent

• equivalent

What fraction of the shape is yellow?

• 1/5

• 1/6

• 4/5

• 5/6

Which is TRUE in comparing fractions?

• When we compare the fractions with the same denominators, the larger the numerator, the larger the value of the fraction.

• When we compare the fractions with the same denominators, the larger the numerator, the lesser the value of the fraction.

• When we compare the fractions with the same numerators, the smaller the denominator, the larger the value of the fraction.

• When we compare the fractions with the same numerators, the smaller the denominator, the lesser the value of the fraction.