Compare Fractions with Common Numerators

Comparing equivalent fractions with common denominators or common numerators is another strategy for fractions that are difficult to compare.

• true

• false

Compare the fractions.

• +

• >

• <

• -

Which symbol would make the fraction comparison true?

• <

• >

• =

• -

Which sentence correctly compares the fractions?

• 4/6 > 4/5

• 4/5 > 4/6

• 4/5 < 4/6

• 4/6 = 4/5

Which symbol would make the fraction comparison true?

• <

• >

• =

• -

Which symbol would make the fraction comparison true?

• <

• >

• =

• -

Use <, >, = to correctly complete the equation. 

• <

• >

• =

2/4 __ 2/8

• >

• <

• =

2/6 __ 4/8

• <

• >

• =

Compare the fractions.

• >

• -

• =

• <