What fraction does this shape represent? How do you know?
one-third because one of the three equal parts are shaded
How do you know this shape represents fourths?
it is broken up into four equal parts
A baker makes two cakes that are exactly the same size. The chocolate cake is cut into 4 equal pieces. The vanilla cake is cut into 8 equal pieces. Which cake has larger pieces?
chocolate cake cut into 4 equal pieces
Jacob is making a paper chain to countdown until Summer. He cuts a strip of paper into 8 equal pieces to make links for his chain. Which fraction model that represents Jacob’s paper before he cuts it into pieces?
B
What fraction of the circle is NOT shaded?
5/6
What fraction of the square is red?
1/4
Vicky reached in a bag and pulled 8 counters. 3/8 are yellow and the rest are purple. What is the fraction of purple counters?
5/8
How many fifths take up two whole rectangles?
10 fifths
Danay is growing a garden. What fraction of the flowers only have 5 petals?
1/4
Which symbol best replaces the blank line?
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Look at the two models. Compare the fractions and choose the words that would make a correct statement.
greater than
equal to
less than
Compare the two fractions.
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