Chapter 9 Compare Fractions

When two fractions refer to the same whole, explain why the fraction with a lesser denominator has larger pieces than the fraction with the greater denominator.

When two fractions refer to the same whole and have the same denominators, explain why you can compare only the numerators.

What goes in the circle?

1/6 O 1/4

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What goes in the circle?

1/8 O 1/8

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What goes in the circle?

2/8 O 2/3

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What goes in the circle?

4/2 O 1/2

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What goes in the circle?

7/8 O 3/8

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What goes in the circle?

5/6 O 2/3

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What goes in the circle?

2/4 O 3/4

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What goes in the circle?

6/6 O 6/8

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