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Comparing Like Denominator Fractions

At the bike repair shop, Manaia and Hugo are checking how much of each job is finished. Compare fractions with the same denominator by comparing their numerators. Use <, > or = where needed.

Quick checks

1.A bike’s safety check is 3/8 complete. Another bike’s check is 5/8 complete. Which check is further along?

2.Hugo has fitted 2/6 of a tyre’s spokes. Manaia has fitted 4/6. Which fraction is smaller?

3.Compare 1/8 and 7/8. Write a number sentence using <, > or =.

4.Three bikes are at different stages of a tune-up: 2/5, 4/5 and 1/5 complete. Which fraction shows the most work completed?

Order the workshop jobs

5.Manaia has cleaned 3/7 of a bike. Hugo has cleaned 6/7. Write a number sentence comparing their progress.

6.Put 5/8, 1/8 and 3/8 in order from smallest to largest.

7.Complete the comparison: 4/9 ___ 2/9. Choose the symbol that makes the sentence true.

8.Order 2/10, 8/10 and 5/10 from largest to smallest.

9.Compare 6/8 and 2/8. Which fraction is larger? Explain your reasoning using the words numerator and denominator.

10.Hugo claims 7/10 is smaller than 3/10 because 7 is bigger than 3. Is he correct? Write the correct comparison and explain the rule for like denominators.