Let's solve the worksheet step by step. The goal is to
compare fractions with the same numerators but different denominators.
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🔍 Key Concept:
When
numerators are the same, the fraction with the
smaller denominator is
larger, because it represents a larger part of the whole.
For example:
- $ \frac{1}{3} > \frac{1}{4} $, because 1 out of 3 parts is bigger than 1 out of 4 parts.
- $ \frac{2}{4} > \frac{2}{5} $, because each piece in $ \frac{2}{4} $ is larger than each piece in $ \frac{2}{5} $.
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✔ Part 1: Circle the fractions that are
GREATER
We compare pairs and circle the one that is greater.
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Row 1:
1. $ \frac{1}{3} $ vs $ \frac{1}{4} $
→ Same numerator (1), smaller denominator = $ \frac{1}{3} $ is
greater
✔ Circle $ \frac{1}{3} $
2. $ \frac{1}{2} $ vs $ \frac{1}{3} $
→ $ \frac{1}{2} $ has smaller denominator →
greater
✔ Circle $ \frac{1}{2} $
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Row 2:
3. $ \frac{2}{4} $ vs $ \frac{2}{3} $
→ Same numerator (2), smaller denominator = $ \frac{2}{3} $ is
greater
✔ Circle $ \frac{2}{3} $
4. $ \frac{2}{10} $ vs $ \frac{2}{5} $
→ $ \frac{2}{5} $ has smaller denominator →
greater
✔ Circle $ \frac{2}{5} $
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✔ Part 2: Circle the fractions that are
SMALLER
Now we look for the
smaller fraction in each pair.
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Row 1:
1. $ \frac{3}{8} $ vs $ \frac{3}{6} $
→ Same numerator (3), smaller denominator = $ \frac{3}{6} $ is
greater, so $ \frac{3}{8} $ is
smaller
✔ Circle $ \frac{3}{8} $
2. $ \frac{5}{8} $ vs $ \frac{5}{16} $
→ $ \frac{5}{16} $ has larger denominator →
smaller
✔ Circle $ \frac{5}{16} $
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Row 2:
3. $ \frac{2}{6} $ vs $ \frac{2}{16} $
→ $ \frac{2}{16} $ has larger denominator →
smaller
✔ Circle $ \frac{2}{16} $
4. $ \frac{4}{6} $ vs $ \frac{4}{16} $
→ $ \frac{4}{16} $ has larger denominator →
smaller
✔ Circle $ \frac{4}{16} $
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✔ Final Answers:
Circle the fractions that are GREATER:
- $ \frac{1}{3} $
- $ \frac{1}{2} $
- $ \frac{2}{3} $
- $ \frac{2}{5} $
Circle the fractions that are SMALLER:
- $ \frac{3}{8} $
- $ \frac{5}{16} $
- $ \frac{2}{16} $
- $ \frac{4}{16} $
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📌 Summary:
When comparing fractions with
same numerators, just compare denominators:
-
Smaller denominator → larger fraction
-
Larger denominator → smaller fraction
This makes sense because dividing a whole into fewer parts means each part is bigger.
✔ All answers are based on this rule!
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of comparing fractions with like numerators worksheet.