Section D: Practice Problems Fraction Comparisons
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In this section, we compared fractions with the same numerator or denominator and used the symbols
Problem 1 (Lesson 14)
Are
and equivalent? Show your thinking using diagrams, symbols, or other representations. Are
and equivalent? Show your thinking using diagrams, symbols, or other representations.
Problem 2 (Lesson 15)
Han says there is no fraction with denominator 8 that’s greater than
Problem 3 (Lesson 16)
Use the symbols
Problem 4 (Lesson 17)
Jada threw the ball
of the length of the gym. Clare threw the ball of the length of the gym. Clare says she threw the ball farther. Do you agree? Show your thinking. Tyler kicked the ball
the length of the playground. Andre kicked the ball the length of the playground. Andre says he kicked the ball farther. Do you agree? Show your thinking.
Problem 5 (Exploration)
Clare walked
Problem 6 (Exploration)
Choose a fraction that you can compare with both