Comparing Fractions with the Same Denominators and Numerators

Sally and Jimmy went on a run. Sally had to stop multiple times but Jimmy only had to stop once. If Sally stopped at 2/4th where did Jimmy stop?

• 1/2

• 3/4

• 2/2

• Jimmy never had to stop.

Sergio completed 2/3 of his project. Julius completed 4/9 of an identical project. Each student shaded a model to represent the fraction of the model they completed. Which student completed more of the project

• F

• G

• H

• J

What is the number sentence that goes with this fraction?

• 1/4 > 2/4

• 3/6 = 4/8

• 3/6 < 4/8

• 3/6 > 4/8

Convert both fractions into equivalents with the same denominator by finding the lowest common multiple. Then focus on the numerators. This method works for...

• comparing, ordering, adding and subtracting fractions.

• comparing and ordering fractions only.

• adding and subtracting fractions only.

• Finding a fraction of an amount.

Answer explanation

3/6 __ 5/10

• <

• >

• =

5/8 __ 5/6

• <

• >

• =

2/4 __ 2/8

• >

• <

• =

Complete the comparison statement below.

Move the correct answer to the box. Not all answers will be used.

 

​ (a)  

• >

• <

• =

• greater than

• < less than

• = equal to

Use <, >, = to correctly complete the equation. 

• <

• >

• =