Let’s go through each problem one by one. We’re comparing fractions using < or >.
Remember:
- If the
denominators are the same, look at the numerators — bigger numerator = bigger fraction.
- If the
numerators are the same, look at the denominators — smaller denominator = bigger fraction (because you have fewer, but larger pieces).
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1) 1/4 ___ 1/3
Same numerator (1). Denominator 3 is smaller than 4 → so 1/3 is bigger.
→ 1/4 < 1/3
✔
2) 1/4 ___ 2/4
Same denominator (4). Numerator 2 > 1 → so 2/4 is bigger.
→ 1/4 < 2/4
✔
3) 2/3 ___ 2/8
Same numerator (2). Denominator 3 < 8 → so 2/3 is bigger.
→ 2/3 > 2/8
✔
4) 1/2 ___ 1/6
Same numerator (1). Denominator 2 < 6 → so 1/2 is bigger.
→ 1/2 > 1/6
✔
5) 1/4 ___ 1/5
Same numerator (1). Denominator 4 < 5 → so 1/4 is bigger.
→ 1/4 > 1/5
✔
6) 3/7 ___ 2/7
Same denominator (7). Numerator 3 > 2 → so 3/7 is bigger.
→ 3/7 > 2/7
✔
7) 3/5 ___ 4/5
Same denominator (5). Numerator 4 > 3 → so 4/5 is bigger.
→ 3/5 < 4/5
✔
8) 1/8 ___ 7/8
Same denominator (8). Numerator 7 > 1 → so 7/8 is bigger.
→ 1/8 < 7/8
✔
9) 1/6 ___ 3/6
Same denominator (6). Numerator 3 > 1 → so 3/6 is bigger.
→ 1/6 < 3/6
✔
10) 2/4 ___ 2/5
Same numerator (2). Denominator 4 < 5 → so 2/4 is bigger.
→ 2/4 > 2/5
✔
11) 2/4 ___ 3/4
Same denominator (4). Numerator 3 > 2 → so 3/4 is bigger.
→ 2/4 < 3/4
✔
12) 1/5 ___ 4/5
Same denominator (5). Numerator 4 > 1 → so 4/5 is bigger.
→ 1/5 < 4/5
✔
13) 1/3 ___ 2/3
Same denominator (3). Numerator 2 > 1 → so 2/3 is bigger.
→ 1/3 < 2/3
✔
14) 1/6 ___ 1/2
Same numerator (1). Denominator 2 < 6 → so 1/2 is bigger.
→ 1/6 < 1/2
✔
15) 4/5 ___ 4/7
Same numerator (4). Denominator 5 < 7 → so 4/5 is bigger.
→ 4/5 > 4/7
✔
16) 1/7 ___ 3/7
Same denominator (7). Numerator 3 > 1 → so 3/7 is bigger.
→ 1/7 < 3/7
✔
17) 3/6 ___ 4/6
Same denominator (6). Numerator 4 > 3 → so 4/6 is bigger.
→ 3/6 < 4/6
✔
18) 4/5 ___ 2/5
Same denominator (5). Numerator 4 > 2 → so 4/5 is bigger.
→ 4/5 > 2/5
✔
19) 4/5 ___ 4/6
Same numerator (4). Denominator 5 < 6 → so 4/5 is bigger.
→ 4/5 > 4/6
✔
20) 4/8 ___ 5/8
Same denominator (8). Numerator 5 > 4 → so 5/8 is bigger.
→ 4/8 < 5/8
✔
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Final Answer:
1. <
2. <
3. >
4. >
5. >
6. >
7. <
8. <
9. <
10. >
11. <
12. <
13. <
14. <
15. >
16. <
17. <
18. >
19. >
20. <
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of comparing fractions with the same numerator worksheet.
