Comparing Unit Fractions: A Comprehensive Review

Which of the following fractions is larger?

• One-fifth

• One-third

• Cannot be determined

• They are equal

How many equal sections is a whole divided into to represent one-third?

• 5

• 4

• 3

• 2

How many equal sections is a whole divided into to represent one-fifth?

• 3

• 4

• 5

• 6

Which fraction covers more of the whole?

• One-fifth

• They cover the same

• Cannot be determined

• One-third

What happens to the size of the fraction as the denominator increases?

• It increases

• It stays the same

• It decreases

• Cannot be determined

Which is larger: two-thirds or two-fifths?

• Two-thirds

• Two-fifths

• Cannot be determined

• They are equal

Why is two-thirds larger than two-fifths?

• Because 3 is larger than 5

• Because 2 is larger than 5

• Because a third is larger than a fifth

• Because a fifth is larger than a third

Which is larger: four-sixths or four-eighths?

• Four-sixths

• Cannot be determined

• Four-eighths

• They are equal

Why is four-sixths larger than four-eighths?

• Because 6 is larger than 8

• Because 4 is larger than 8

• Because a sixth is larger than an eighth

• Because an eighth is larger than a sixth

What is the general rule for comparing fractions with the same numerator?

• Cannot be determined

• They are always equal

• The fraction with the smaller denominator is larger

• The fraction with the larger denominator is larger