Solved Examples and Worksheet for Comparing Fractions-Like Denominators
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B. =
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D. None of the above
Step: 1
[Original expression.]
Step: 2
Since the denominators of both fractions are equal, compare the numerators.
Step: 3
As numerators of both the fractions are equal, 7 6 7 6
Correct Answer is : =
A. Zelma ate less than Tommy
B. Tommy ate more than Zelma
C. Zelma ate more than Tommy
D. Tommy and Zelma ate equally
Step: 1
Suppose the pie is cut into 7 pieces.
Step: 2
Tommy ate 2 part out of 7 and Zelma ate 5 parts out of 7.
Step: 3
So, Zelma ate more of the pie than Tommy.
Correct Answer is : Zelma ate more than Tommy
A. Figure 3
B. Figure 2
C. Figure 4
D. Figure 1
Step: 1
Figure 1 represents 1 6
1 6 4 6
Step: 2
Figure 2 represents 4 6
4 6 4 6
Step: 3
Figure 3 represents 3 6
3 6 4 6
Step: 4
Figure 4 represents 5 6
5 6 4 6
Step: 5
So, Figure 4 represents the fraction greater than 4 6
Correct Answer is : Figure 4
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Step: 1
The first model represents the fraction 4 8 5 8
[Because, in the first model, 4 out of 8 parts are shaded and in the second model, 5 out of 8 parts are shaded.]
Step: 2
Look at the shaded areas. The shaded area of the second model is larger than the first model. So, 4 8 5 8
Correct Answer is : 4 8 5 8
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