IXL | Compare sums and differences of fractions | 5th grade math

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Which sign makes the statement true?

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Which sign makes the statement true?

1

12

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9

12

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12

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Simplify the left side.

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12

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9

12

8

12

10

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8

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Compare the fractions. These shapes show the fractions:

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12

8

12

10

12

>

8

12

1

12

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9

12

>

8

12

The > sign makes the statement true.

Looking for more? Try these:

Lesson: Comparing fractions

Lesson: Adding fractions with unlike denominators

Lesson: Subtracting fractions with unlike denominators

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L.3Add fractions with unlike denominators

L.5Subtract fractions with unlike denominators

Lesson: Comparing fractions

Lesson: Adding fractions with unlike denominators

Lesson: Subtracting fractions with unlike denominators