Comparing Fractions Like Numerators and Like Denominators

When the numerators are the same...

• The larger denominator has larger pieces.

• The larger denominator has smaller pieces.

Compare the fractions in the image using >, < or =

• <

• =

• >

Compare the fractions in the image using >, < or =

• <

• =

• >

Compare the fractions in the image using >, < or =

• <

• =

• >

Which sentence matches the picture?

• 4/6 < 4/8

• 4/6 > 4/8

• 4/6 = 4/8

• 4/8 > 4/6

Compare the Fractions in the picture:

• <

• >

• =

Compare the Fractions in the picture:

• >

• <

• +

• =

Compare the fractions in the picture:

• >

• <

• =

Compare the Fractions in the picture:

• >

• <

• +

• =

Compare the shaded portions of each fraction:

• 5/8 > 4/8

• 5/8 < 4/8

• 3/8 > 4/8