Comparing and Adding Fractions with Like Denominators

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)

• Less than <

• Greater than >

• Equal to =

1/2​ ​ (a)   5/10

• =

• <

• <

• not equivalent

• equivalent

What is 3/4 + 1/4 = ?

Mathematical Equivalence

ON

What is the sum of these fractions in lowest terms?

• 7/18

• 7/9

• 12/9

• 12/81

What is the sum of these fractions in lowest terms?

• 5/12

• 5/24

• 6/12

• 6/144

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

Choose the unknown numerator that makes this equation true.

• 91

• 63

• 9

• 90