Comparing Fractions Like Denominator Number Line and Area Model

Compare the Fractions in the picture:

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Compare the shaded portions of each fraction:

• 5/8 > 4/8

• 5/8 < 4/8

• 3/8 > 4/8

When the numerators are the same...

• The larger denominator has larger pieces.

• The larger denominator has smaller pieces.

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Which symbol is correct for these two fractions?

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Compare these fractions

1/ 8 8/8

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Is the fraction 1/3 equivalent to 4/12?

• Yes

• No

Compare fractions

5/6____1/2

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

• 3/8>5/8

• 4/8<3/8

• 3/8<4/8

• 3/8<5/8

Compare fractions

7/8______9/10

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