Comparing Fractions Like and Unlike Denominators

• Less than <

• Greater than >

• Equal to =

How can you compare fractions with like denominators?

• By adding the numerators

• By ignoring the denominators

• By comparing the size of the parts

• By comparing the number of parts (numerators)

What does the symbol ≠ represent in comparing fractions?

• Not equal to

• Greater than

• Less than

• Equal to

What is a common benchmark used to compare and order fractions?

• 20

• 0

• 5

• 10

Which symbol is used to compare fractions and mixed numbers?

• ≠

• =

• <

• >

How can you compare fractions with unlike denominators using benchmarks?

• By using benchmark fractions like, 0, 1/2 or 1

• By finding a common denominator

• By multiplying the denominators

• By converting all fractions to decimals

Which symbol indicates that one fraction is greater than another?

• ≠

• =

• <

• >

When comparing fractions and mixed numbers, what should you consider?

• The weather on the day of comparison

• The color of the fractions

• The denominators of the fractions

• The shape of the fractions

Look at the shaded model.  Which number sentence is true?

• 1/8<3/8

• 3/8<1/8

• 7/8<5/8

• 5/8>1/8

1/2​ ​ (a)   5/10

• =

• <

• <