Comparing Fractions with Unlike Denominators Word Problems

5/9 ___ 2/6

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Paige rode her bike 4/6 mile. Megan rode her bike 1/3 mile.   Which statement is true?

• 4/6=1/3

• 4/6 > 1/3 

• 1/3 > 4/6

• 4/6 < 1/3 

• 2/3 < 3/4
• 2/3 > 3/4
• 2/3 = 3/4
• none

1/4 ____ 2/6

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Use the picture to decide which is larger, 1/4 or 3/8, or if they are equal.

• 1/4 is larger

• 3/8 is larger

• They are Equal

• Cannot Be Determined

Choose the correct symbol to compare the fraction below ...

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Compare these fractions

• 3/4 > 6/8

• 3/4 = 6/8

• 3/4 = 6/8

Answer explanation

You can quickly compare fractions by using this method...

Isaiah eats 2/3 of a candy bar. Noah eats 4/10 of a candy bar. Who eats more?

• Noah

• Isaiah

• they eat the same amount.

3/5 ____ 4/6

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Sophia ran 3/4 of a mile. Lorelei ran 2/5 of a mile. Who ran farther?

• Sophia

• Lorelei

• they both ran the same distance