Comparing Fractions Worksheet with Color-Coding Instructions

Let’s go step by step to solve each fraction comparison.

We are comparing fractions with the same denominator. That makes it easy! When denominators are the same, we just compare the numerators (the top numbers).

Rules:
- If the left numerator is bigger → use > (greater than)
- If the right numerator is bigger → use < (less than)
- If they’re equal → use = (equal)

Now let’s do each one:

1. 1/5 ___ 2/5 → 1 < 2 → so 1/5 < 2/5 → symbol: <
2. 4/9 ___ 4/9 → same number → symbol: =
3. 2/10 ___ 1/10 → 2 > 1 → symbol: >
4. 1/2 ___ 2/2 → 1 < 2 → symbol: <
5. 5/8 ___ 3/8 → 5 > 3 → symbol: >
6. 8/9 ___ 1/9 → 8 > 1 → symbol: >
7. 1/7 ___ 6/7 → 1 < 6 → symbol: <
8. 2/6 ___ 2/6 → same → symbol: =
9. 8/9 ___ 6/9 → 8 > 6 → symbol: >
10. 1/4 ___ 3/4 → 1 < 3 → symbol: <
11. 1/8 ___ 7/8 → 1 < 7 → symbol: <
12. 4/6 ___ 1/6 → 4 > 1 → symbol: >

Now for the explanation part:
I knew what symbol to put by looking at the numerators since all the denominators were the same. The fraction with the bigger numerator is the bigger fraction. If both numerators are the same, the fractions are equal.

Last question:
There is 1/4 of a pepperoni pizza and 3/4 of a mushroom pizza. Which has MORE left?
Compare 1/4 and 3/4 → 3 > 1 → so 3/4 is bigger → mushroom pizza has more left.

Final Answer:
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Mushroom pizza has the most left.