Comparing Fractions with Same Denominator or Same Numerator

Which fraction is smaller?
2/6 or 5/6?

• 2/6

• 5/6

Which shaded fraction is largest?

• 1/4

• 3/4

• 2/4

• 4/4

Which symbol belongs?
5/10 ___ 4/10

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When the denominator is the same, we compare the_______________.

• denominator

• numerator

• both numbers

2/8 is _______ ______ 4/8.

• less than

• greater than

• equal to

4/10 is ___________ 4/10.

• greater than

• less than

• equal to

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1/3 ______2/3

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3/6_____5/6

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