Reading Fractions Area Model

Matthew ate 5/8 of a pizza. Emily ate 5/6 of a pizza. Which expression correctly compares the amounts of pizza Matthew and Emily ate?

• 5/6 < 5/8

• 5/6 > 5/8

• 5/6 = 5/8

• 5/6 + 5/8

The models are shaded to represent two different fractions. Which comparison of these shaded fractions is true?

• 2/8 < 2/3

• 2/6 = 2/3

• 2/8 > 2/3

• 2/6 > 2/3

Each model below is shaded to show a fraction. Which statement is true?

• The shaded parts of the models show that 1/3 = 1/3

• The shaded parts of the models show that 1/4 > 1/3

• The shaded area of Model X is not equal to the shaded area of Model Y because the models are not the same size.

• The shaded area of Model X is equal to the shaded area of Model Y because both models are shaded to represent 1/4.

Use the area models to help select the true statement.

• A

• B

• C

• D

• A

• B

• C

• D

What fraction is represented by the above model?

• 3  2/3

• 3/5

• 3  3/5

• 4  3/5

Use the area models to help select the true statement.

• A

• B

• C

• D

• A

• B

• C

• D

Select the fraction that represents the area model

• A. 2/2

• B. 2/0

• C. 1/2

• D. 2/1

Answer explanation

Hint: Look at the bottom number

Which of the following fractions is represented by the model?

• 2/6

• 2/4

• 10/4

• 10/6