Practice comparing fractions that have the same denominator by looking at the numerators.
Read each problem carefully. Compare the fractions. Write <, >, or =, and explain your thinking when asked.
Use numerators to decide which fraction is greater
Math - Grade 2-3
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Compare the fractions: 2/5 ___ 4/5. Write <, >, or =.
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Compare the fractions: 3/8 ___ 1/8. Write <, >, or =.
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Circle the greater fraction: 5/6 or 2/6.
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Compare the fractions: 4/7 ___ 4/7. Write <, >, or =.
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Maria ate 3/4 of a granola bar. Jon ate 1/4 of the same size granola bar. Who ate more?
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Compare the fractions: 6/10 ___ 9/10. Write <, >, or =.
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Circle the smaller fraction: 2/3 or 1/3.
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Compare the fractions: 7/9 ___ 5/9. Write <, >, or =.
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Lena colored 4/8 of a picture. Sam colored 6/8 of the same size picture. Who colored more?
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Compare the fractions: 1/12 ___ 8/12. Write <, >, or =.
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Write a fraction greater than 3/7 that has the same denominator.
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Write a fraction less than 5/6 that has the same denominator.
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Compare the fractions shown: a shape with 3/5 shaded and a same-size shape with 1/5 shaded. Write <, >, or =.
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A class planted flowers in 2/6 of a garden bed on Monday and 5/6 of the same size garden bed on Tuesday. On which day did they plant more?
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Order these fractions from least to greatest: 4/9, 2/9, 7/9.