Comparing Fractions with the Same Numerator

What does the denominator in a fraction represent?

• The total number of equal parts in the whole

• The number of parts being counted

• The size of the whole

• The difference between two fractions

In the story problem, who ate a larger portion of their pizza?

• Amanda

• Jim

• Neither ate any pizza

• Both ate the same amount

Why is 1/4 greater than 1/6 in the story problem?

• Because they both represent the same amount

• Because 1/6 is a larger fraction

• Because 1/4 has fewer but larger pieces

• Because 4 is greater than 6

What happens to the size of the fraction parts as the denominator increases?

• The parts get smaller

• The parts get larger

• The parts remain the same size

• The parts disappear

How can you verify which fraction is greater when comparing fractions with the same numerator?

• By comparing the denominators

• By adding the fractions

• By subtracting the fractions

• By comparing the numerators