Let’s go through each fraction comparison one by one. We’re comparing fractions that have the
same bottom number (denominator). That makes it easy — we just look at the top numbers (numerators) to see which is bigger!
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1. Compare 3/4 and 1/4
Same denominator: 4
Top numbers: 3 vs 1 → 3 is bigger than 1
So,
3/4 > 1/4
Visual check: The purple bars show 3 out of 4 shaded vs 1 out of 4 shaded → yes, more shaded on top.
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2. Compare 1/3 and 2/3
Same denominator: 3
Top numbers: 1 vs 2 → 2 is bigger
So,
1/3 < 2/3
Green bars: 1 green block vs 2 green blocks → correct.
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3. Compare 5/8 and 7/8
Same denominator: 8
Top numbers: 5 vs 7 → 7 is bigger
So,
5/8 < 7/8
Blue-gray bars: 5 shaded vs 7 shaded → yes, bottom has more.
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4. Compare 2/7 and 4/7
Same denominator: 7
Top numbers: 2 vs 4 → 4 is bigger
So,
2/7 < 4/7
Yellow bars: 2 shaded vs 4 shaded → correct.
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5. Compare 6/9 and 4/9
Same denominator: 9
Top numbers: 6 vs 4 → 6 is bigger
So,
6/9 > 4/9
Pink bars: 6 shaded vs 4 shaded → yes.
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6. Compare 9/10 and 3/10
Same denominator: 10
Top numbers: 9 vs 3 → 9 is way bigger
So,
9/10 > 3/10
Light green bars: 9 shaded vs 3 shaded → obvious.
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7. Compare 4/4 and 2/4
Same denominator: 4
Top numbers: 4 vs 2 → 4 is bigger
Also, 4/4 = 1 whole, while 2/4 = half
So,
4/4 > 2/4
Blue bars: all 4 shaded vs only 2 shaded → correct.
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8. Compare 3/5 and 2/5
Same denominator: 5
Top numbers: 3 vs 2 → 3 is bigger
So,
3/5 > 2/5
Yellow bars: 3 shaded vs 2 shaded → yes.
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✔ All comparisons are done by looking at the numerators since denominators are the same.
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Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of compare fractions with like denominators worksheet.
