Comparing Fractions with Same Numerator and Denominator

Comparing Fractions with Same Numerators and Denominators

• With like numerators and denominators

When the denominators are the same...

• When the denominators are the same, you compare the numerators.

• The largest numerator will tell you the greatest fraction.

When the numerators are the same...

• When the numerators are the same, you compare the denominators.

• The smaller denominator will tell you the greatest fraction.

Multiple Choice

Compare the fractions

$$\frac{2}{4}$$  _____ $$\frac{3}{4}$$  

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Multiple Choice

Compare the fractions

$$\frac{9}{4}$$  _____ $$\frac{9}{3}$$  

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Multiple Choice

Compare the fractions

$$\frac{2}{7}$$  _____ $$\frac{2}{9}$$  

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Multiple Choice

Compare the fractions

$$\frac{1}{7}$$  _____ $$\frac{1}{7}$$  

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Multiple Choice

Compare the fractions

$$\frac{4}{8}$$  _____ $$\frac{6}{8}$$  

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Multiple Choice

Compare the fractions

$$\frac{4}{6}$$  _____ $$\frac{4}{8}$$  

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Multiple Choice

Compare the fractions

$$\frac{3}{10}$$  _____ $$\frac{3}{5}$$  

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Multiple Choice

Compare the fractions

$$\frac{1}{3}$$  _____ $$\frac{2}{3}$$  

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Multiple Choice

Compare the fractions

$$\frac{2}{6}$$  _____ $$\frac{2}{12}$$  

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