Question

Compare the fractions . Write >or< for the 🔲, use fraction tiles or number lines to help you.

2/8 🔲 1/3

2/6🔲 2/8

2/3🔲 3/4

1/8 🔲1/4

1/10🔲2/6

3/4🔲1/6

Answer 1

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Answer 2

Write the fractions in decimal form, then compare them.


2 / 8 = 2 * 1 / ( 2 * 4 ) = 1 / 4 = 0.25


1 / 3 = 0.3333


2 / 6 = 2 * 1 / ( 2 * 3 ) = 1 / 3 = 0.333


2 / 3 = 0.666


3 / 4 = 0.75


1 / 8 = 0.125


1 / 4 = 0.25


1 / 10 = 0.1


1 / 6 = 0.166