Comparing Fractions with Different Denominators

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

• <

• =

• >

• +

Kristen is painting two identical walls. The models are shaded to represent the fraction of each wall that is painted pink. Which comparison of these fractions is true?

Compare 1/4 and 1/7

• 1/4 > 1/7

• 1/4 < 1/7

• 1/4 = 1/7

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

• <

• =

• >

• +

5/8 __ 5/6

• <

• >

• =

2/4 __ 2/8

• >

• <

• =

2/6 __ 4/8

• <

• >

• =

3/6 __ 5/10

• <

• >

• =

Fred wrote a number sentence that compares two fractions. He has a missing number in one of the fractions.

• 7

• 8

• 3

• 2

Who has the most paint left?

• Alexander

• Quinn

• Both boys have the same amount of paint left