Compare Fractions That Have the Same Denominator

What is the unit fraction for this hexagon?

• 2/6

• 4/6

• 1/6

• 1/4

I know that 2/4 is less than 3/4 because________________.

• Bigger numerator, means bigger pieces.

• Numerators are the same so the bigger denominator is bigger.

• Denominators are the same so more pieces is bigger.

• the numerators are the same.

Look at the picture. Which statement is correct?

• 2/5 > 3/5

• 3/5 < 2/5

• 3/5 = 3/5

• 3/5 > 3/5

2/4 > 3/4

• True, the 2 is smaller so there are bigger pieces.

• False, pieces are the same size, but two is less pieces.

• True, they both have a denominator of 4.

• False, we cannot compare different numbers.

2/4 __ 2/8

• >

• <

• =

Which fraction is larger?
5/6 or 6/6?

• 5/6

• 4/6

the bottom number in a fraction that shows the total parts

• proper fraction

• denominator

• numerator

• benchmark fraction

Compare the fractions:

6/10 _____ 8/10

• is less than

• is equal to

• is greater than

• cannot be compared

On your paper, use a number line to show that the given fraction is less than, equivalent to, or greater than 1/2.

Fraction: 6/12

• 6/12 is less than 1/2

• 6/12 is equal to 1/2

• 6/12 is greater than 1/2