IXL | Compare fractions and justify your answer

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and

Select the true inequality.

Why is this inequality true?

In both fractions, the wholes have 6 equal parts, but in

fewer parts are counted.

In both fractions, the wholes have 6 equal parts, but in

more parts are counted.

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Use the models to compare

and

Select the true inequality.

Why is this inequality true?

In both fractions, the wholes have 4 equal parts, but in

fewer parts are counted.

In both fractions, the wholes have 4 equal parts, but in

more parts are counted.

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and

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In both fractions, the whole is divided into 4 equal parts, or fourths.

3 of the fourths are counted.

1 of the fourths is counted.

3 fourths is more than 1 fourth.

This sentence explains why the inequality is true.

In both fractions, the wholes have 4 equal parts, but in

more parts are counted.

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