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Which is greatest: , , or ?
Answer & why
Answer:
All fifths have equal size; four fifths is the greatest number of parts.
Grade 3 · Math
Compare like-denominator fractions
Compare fractions made of equal-sized parts of the same whole.
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Question 1
Which fraction is greatest?
A hint
For equal-sized pieces, more pieces means a greater amount.
Answer & why
Answer:
All denominators are 11, so compare numerators. 6 is the greatest numerator; is greatest.
Question 2
Which fraction is greatest?
A hint
For equal-sized pieces, more pieces means a greater amount.
Answer & why
Answer:
All denominators are 12, so compare numerators. 7 is the greatest numerator; is greatest.
Question 3
Which fraction is greatest?
A hint
For equal-sized pieces, more pieces means a greater amount.
Answer & why
Answer:
All denominators are 6, so compare numerators. 5 is the greatest numerator; is greatest.
Question 4
Which fraction is greatest?
A hint
For equal-sized pieces, more pieces means a greater amount.
Answer & why
Answer:
All denominators are 6, so compare numerators. 4 is the greatest numerator; is greatest.
Question 5
Which fraction is greatest?
A hint
For equal-sized pieces, more pieces means a greater amount.
Answer & why
Answer:
All denominators are 8, so compare numerators. 4 is the greatest numerator; is greatest.
Question 6
Which fraction is greatest?
A hint
For equal-sized pieces, more pieces means a greater amount.
Answer & why
Answer:
All denominators are 8, so compare numerators. 7 is the greatest numerator; is greatest.
Question 7
Which fraction is greatest?
A hint
For equal-sized pieces, more pieces means a greater amount.
Answer & why
Answer:
All denominators are 10, so compare numerators. 5 is the greatest numerator; is greatest.
Question 8
Which fraction is greatest?
A hint
For equal-sized pieces, more pieces means a greater amount.
Answer & why
Answer:
All denominators are 8, so compare numerators. 5 is the greatest numerator; is greatest.