Comparing Fractions Like Numerators and Like Denominators

Choose all strategies used to compare fractions.

• Draw models (number lines, fractions bars/circles).

• Create equivalent fractions with common denominators.

• Add the numerators and denominators. Then compare each.

• Cross multiplication (butterfly method).

• Less than <

• Greater than >

• Equal to =

How can you compare fractions with like denominators?

• By adding the numerators

• By ignoring the denominators

• By comparing the size of the parts

• By comparing the number of parts (numerators)

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

• =

• <

• <

• not equivalent

• equivalent

What is the correct way to compare fractions with unlike denominators?

• By multiplying the denominators

• By converting all fractions to decimals

• By finding a common denominator

• By using benchmark fractions like 1/2 or 1

Which symbol is used to compare fractions and mixed numbers?

• ≠

• =

• <

• >

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

What fraction of the shape is yellow?

• 1/5

• 1/6

• 4/5

• 5/6