Mathematics Grade 3 15 min

Compare sums and differences of fractions with like denominators

Compare sums and differences of fractions with like denominators

What you'll learn

  • Identify whether the sum or difference of two fractions with the same denominator is greater than, less than, or equal to another fraction with the same denominator.
  • Solve for the sums and differences of fractions with like denominators, expressing the answer in simplest form when possible, with 80% accuracy.
  • Explain, using pictures or number lines, why one sum or difference of fractions with like denominators is greater than, less than, or equal to another.
  • Apply understanding of fraction comparison to solve word problems involving sums and differences of fractions with like denominators, showing all work, with at least 70% accuracy.

Tutorial Preview

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Compare: 1/5 + 2/5 and 3/5

2

Compare: 4/6 - 1/6 and 2/6

3

Compare: 1/8 + 2/8 and 6/8 - 2/8

Sample Practice Questions

Easy
Which symbol makes this true? 1/4 + 1/4 __ 2/4
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Which symbol makes this true? 3/5 - 1/5 __ 1/5
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Which symbol makes this true? 1/3 + 1/3 __ 3/3
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3.1/3

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