Comparing Fractions Like Numerator or Denominator

Use your understanding of comparing fractions with like denominators to select the statement that is true.

• The smaller the denominator, the larger the part.

• The smaller the denominator, the smaller the part.

• If the numerators are the same, they're equivalent.

• You can't compare fractions with unlike denominators.

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Which fraction is least?
1/8 or 3/8?

• 1/8

• 3/8

Compare the Fractions in the picture:

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

• 2/6

• 5/6

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When the denominator is the same, we compare the_______________.

• denominator

• numerator

• both numbers