Part 1: more comparing fractions

1. Using the strategy for common denominators, explain why 8/11>7/11

2. Using the strategy for common numerators, explain why 9/13>9/14

Part 2: Writing word problems

3. Write addition word problems for:

a. 3/4 + 2/3

b. 5/4 + 8/5

4. Write subtraction word problems for:

a. 3/4 - 2/3

b. 2 2/5 - 1 3/4

5. Write multiplication word problems for:

a. 1/3 x 4/5

b. 3/4 x 2 1/3

c. 1 2/3 x 2 3/4