Fractions 1
Fraction 2
Fraction 3
100
Which symbol makes this sentence true? (>, <, =)
2/5 ______ 5/15
2/5 > 5/15
100
Is the sentence true of false?
1/4 > 1/8
True
100
Is the sentence true of false?
3/6 < 5/12
False
200
Gerry folded 3/8 of the pile of shirts. Molly folded 2/8 of the pile of shirts. Together, did they fold more than half the shirts? Draw a model and write a statement comparing the fractions (>, <, =).
3/8 + 2/8 = 5/8
Yes, 5/8 > 1/2
200
There is an assorted box of 10 muffins. 6 muffins have nuts. What fraction of the muffins have nuts?
A. 2/5
B. 3/5
C. 2/6
D. 3/6
B. 6/10 = 3/5
200
Below is a fraction model that shows 2/5.
Use the blank fraction bar to create a fraction that is equivalent to 2/5.
2/5 = 4/10 = 6/15 = etc.
300
Kade had a mini Kit-Kat. It was cut into two pieces and he ate one of them. Martin had a jumbo Kit-Kat. It was cut into eight pieces and he ate 4 of them. Kade says they both ate the same amount because 1/2 and 4/8 are equivalent. Is Kade correct? Use pictures AND words to explain how you know.
Kade is NOT correct. Even though 1/2 and 4/8 are equivalent, they are dividing up different size candy bars. Martin actually ate quite a bit more than Kade.
300
Put these fractions in order from least to greatest: 4/10, 1/2, 3/5, 1/6.
1/6 < 4/10 < 1/2 < 3/5
300
A teacher had 10 sports balls. Two-fifths are red. One-half are green, and one-tenth are blue. Of which color ball does the teacher have the most? Prove your answer.
She has the most green!
Red: 2/5 x 2/2 = 4/10
Green: 1/2 x 5/5 = 5/10
Blue: 1/10
400
Olivia went to the mall for half of the day. Brody went to the mall for 3/4 of the day. Olivia said she went to the mall longer than Brody. Use the fraction bars below and shade each fraction. Was Olivia correct?
Olivia was not correct because 1/2 = 2/4 and 2/4 < 3/4.
400
Which sentence is true?
a. 1/3 > 1/2
b. 3/8 < 3/4
c. 2/5 = 3/8
d. 10/12 > 6/6
b. 3/8 < 3/4
400
Maddy and Hannah each made a tray of Rice Krispie treats. Maddy ate 1/4 of her pan and Hannah ate 2/12 of her pan. Draw a model and shade in the amount each girl ate. Then write a statement comparing the fractions.
Maddy ate more than Hannah because 1/4 > 2/12.
Work:
1/4 = 3/12
3/12 > 2/12