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Comparing fractions I

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Let's compare the fractions $\frac{5}{6}$56 and $\frac{1}{9}$19.

a

First let's think about $\frac{5}{6}$56.

Is $\frac{5}{6}$56 closer to $1$1 or $0$0?

$1$1

A

$0$0

B
b

Now let's think about $\frac{1}{9}$19.

Is $\frac{1}{9}$19 closer to $1$1 or $0$0?

$0$0

A

$1$1

B
c

Which of the following statements is true?

$\frac{1}{9}>\frac{5}{6}$19>56

A

$\frac{1}{9}<\frac{5}{6}$19<56

B
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< 1min

Let's compare the fractions $\frac{3}{15}$315 and $\frac{12}{14}$1214.

Easy
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Let's compare the fractions $\frac{15}{4}$154 and $\frac{17}{5}$175.

Easy
< 1min

Let's compare the fractions $\frac{47}{10}$4710 and $\frac{63}{15}$6315.

Easy
< 1min
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Use a range of additive and simple multiplicative strategies with whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percentages.

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