To compare fractions with the same denominator (the bottom number), you only need to look at the numerators (the top numbers). The fraction with the larger numerator is the greater fraction.
Here is the step-by-step comparison for each problem:
Column 1:
1. $\frac{2}{6}$ vs $\frac{4}{6}$: Since 2 is less than 4, $\frac{2}{6} < \frac{4}{6}$
2. $\frac{3}{4}$ vs $\frac{1}{4}$: Since 3 is greater than 1, $\frac{3}{4} > \frac{1}{4}$
3. $\frac{1}{8}$ vs $\frac{5}{8}$: Since 1 is less than 5, $\frac{1}{8} < \frac{5}{8}$
4. $\frac{3}{3}$ vs $\frac{1}{3}$: Since 3 is greater than 1, $\frac{3}{3} > \frac{1}{3}$
5. $\frac{5}{6}$ vs $\frac{2}{6}$: Since 5 is greater than 2, $\frac{5}{6} > \frac{2}{6}$
6. $\frac{6}{6}$ vs $\frac{2}{6}$: Since 6 is greater than 2, $\frac{6}{6} > \frac{2}{6}$
7. $\frac{3}{8}$ vs $\frac{6}{8}$: Since 3 is less than 6, $\frac{3}{8} < \frac{6}{8}$
8. $\frac{3}{6}$ vs $\frac{2}{6}$: Since 3 is greater than 2, $\frac{3}{6} > \frac{2}{6}$
Column 2:
9. $\frac{6}{8}$ vs $\frac{3}{8}$: Since 6 is greater than 3, $\frac{6}{8} > \frac{3}{8}$
10. $\frac{5}{6}$ vs $\frac{3}{6}$: Since 5 is greater than 3, $\frac{5}{6} > \frac{3}{6}$
11. $\frac{2}{8}$ vs $\frac{4}{8}$: Since 2 is less than 4, $\frac{2}{8} < \frac{4}{8}$
12. $\frac{2}{4}$ vs $\frac{3}{4}$: Since 2 is less than 3, $\frac{2}{4} < \frac{3}{4}$
13. $\frac{1}{3}$ vs $\frac{2}{3}$: Since 1 is less than 2, $\frac{1}{3} < \frac{2}{3}$
14. $\frac{5}{8}$ vs $\frac{1}{8}$: Since 5 is greater than 1, $\frac{5}{8} > \frac{1}{8}$
15. $\frac{1}{3}$ vs $\frac{3}{3}$: Since 1 is less than 3, $\frac{1}{3} < \frac{3}{3}$
16. $\frac{1}{4}$ vs $\frac{2}{4}$: Since 1 is less than 2, $\frac{1}{4} < \frac{2}{4}$
Column 3:
17. $\frac{1}{3}$ vs $\frac{2}{3}$: Since 1 is less than 2, $\frac{1}{3} < \frac{2}{3}$
18. $\frac{1}{4}$ vs $\frac{2}{4}$: Since 1 is less than 2, $\frac{1}{4} < \frac{2}{4}$
19. $\frac{4}{6}$ vs $\frac{2}{6}$: Since 4 is greater than 2, $\frac{4}{6} > \frac{2}{6}$
20. $\frac{7}{8}$ vs $\frac{5}{8}$: Since 7 is greater than 5, $\frac{7}{8} > \frac{5}{8}$
21. $\frac{3}{6}$ vs $\frac{4}{6}$: Since 3 is less than 4, $\frac{3}{6} < \frac{4}{6}$
22. $\frac{4}{4}$ vs $\frac{2}{4}$: Since 4 is greater than 2, $\frac{4}{4} > \frac{2}{4}$
23. $\frac{5}{6}$ vs $\frac{2}{6}$: Since 5 is greater than 2, $\frac{5}{6} > \frac{2}{6}$
24. $\frac{2}{8}$ vs $\frac{5}{8}$: Since 2 is less than 5, $\frac{2}{8} < \frac{5}{8}$
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Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of comparing fractions same denominator worksheet.