Cross-Multiplying to Compare Fractions

Which symbol belongs in between the following comparison?

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CCSS.4.NF.A.2

A recipe calls for  $\frac{5}{8}$  cup of brown sugar and  $\frac{2}{3}$  cup of flour. Which ingredient has the greater amount?

• brown suagr

• flour

• they both have the same amount

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CCSS.4.NF.A.2

A trail mix has  $\frac{1}{2}$  cup of raisins and  $\frac{2}{3}$  cup of peanuts. Which ingredient has the greater amount? 

• raisins

• peanuts

• they both have the same amount

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CCSS.4.NF.A.2

Compare fractions using cross multiplying.

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CCSS.6.NS.C.7

Compare fractions using cross multiplying.

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CCSS.4.NF.A.2

Compare fractions using cross multiplying.

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CCSS.4.NF.A.2

Compare fractions using cross multiplying.

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CCSS.6.NS.A.1

CCSS.6.NS.C.7

Compare fractions using cross multiplying.

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CCSS.4.NF.A.2

Compare fractions using cross multiplying.

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CCSS.6.NS.C.7

Compare fractions using cross multiplying.

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CCSS.4.NF.A.2