Comparing Fractions
Compare the fractions below using >, < or =.
1/3 and 2/3
1/3 < 2/3 or 2/3 > 1/3
State two equivalent fractions for 1/2.
Answers may vary.
2/4, 3/6, 4/8, 5/10, 6/12, etc.
1/2 + 1/2 = ?
1 or 2/2
Carlos read 1/5 of his book last night and 2/5 of it today. What fraction of his book has Carlos already read?
He has read 3/5 of his book so far.
What is 100 divided by 4?
25
Compare the fractions below using >, < or =.
1/2 and 3/4
1/2 < 3/4 or 3/4 > 1/2
True or False?
1/2 = 6/12
True
1/4 + 2/4 = ?
3/4
Which is larger, 2/3 or 3/2? Be ready to explain how you know!
3/2 is greater than 2/3.
What holiday is celebrated annually on March 17th?
St. Patrick's Day
Compare the fractions below using >, < or =.
2/4 and 5/10
2/4 = 5/10 or 5/10 = 2/4
State two equivalent fractions for 1/3.
Answers may vary.
2/6, 3/9, 4/12, etc.
7/10 - 3/10 = ?
4/10
Layla had 7/8 of a yard of ribbon. She used 3/8 of a yard of ribbon for a craft project. How much ribbon does she have left?
She has 4/8 of a yard left.
What is the capital of Iowa?
Des Moines
Compare the fractions below using >, < or =.
1/3 and 4/6
1/3 < 4/6 or 4/6 > 1/3
True or False?
4/6 = 1/3
False
9/12 - 8/12 = ?
1/12
The fire department is making hoagies to sell for a fundraiser. One volunteer brought in 7/8 of a pound of American cheese and 5/8 of a pound of provolone cheese. How much more American cheese do they have than provolone cheese?
2/8 more pounds of American cheese than provolone cheese.
What continent is the United States in?
North America
Compare the fractions below using >, < or =.
3/4 and 6/8
3/4 = 6/8 or 6/8 = 3/4
State two equivalent fractions for 1/4.
Answers may vary.
2/8, 3/12, etc.
3/6 + 4/6 = ?
7/6 or 1 and 1/6
Tyler’s turtle traveled 2/10 of a meter in the morning and 4/10 of a meter in the afternoon. Sammy’s turtle traveled 5/10 of a meter in the morning and 3/10 of a meter in the afternoon. Whose turtle traveled farther? How do you know?
Sammy's because 8/10 > 6/10.
What is 43 x 17?
731