Engage NY Eureka Math 4th Grade Module 5 Lesson 15 Answer Key
Eureka Math Grade 4 Module 5 Lesson 15 Problem Set Answer Key
Question 1.
Draw an area model for each pair of fractions, and use it to compare the two fractions by writing >, <, or = on the line. The first two have been partially done for you. Each rectangle represents 1.
a. \(\frac{1}{2}\) _____< ______ \(\frac{2}{3}\)
Answer:
1/2 = 3/6.
Explanation:
In the above-given question,
given that,
Each rectangle represents 1.
1 x 3/2 x 3.
1 x 3 = 3.
2 x 3 = 6.
3/6.
Answer:
2/3 = 4/6.
Explanation:
In the above-given question,
given that,
Each rectangle represents 1.
2 x 2/3 x 2.
2 x 2 = 4.
2 x 3 = 6.
4/6.
b. \(\frac{4}{5}\) __________ \(\frac{3}{4}\)
Answer:
\(\frac{4}{5}\) __>___ \(\frac{3}{4}\).
Explanation:
In the above-given question,
given that,
\(\frac{4}{5}\).
4/5 = 4 fifths.
4/5 = 0.8.
\(\frac{3}{4}\).
3/4 = 3 fourths.
3/4 = 0.75.
0.8 > 0.75.
4 fifths are greater than 3 fourths.
4/5 > 3/4.
c. \(\frac{3}{5}\) __________ \(\frac{4}{7}\)
Answer:
\(\frac{3}{5}\) __=__ \(\frac{4}{7}\).
Explanation:
In the above-given question,
given that,
\(\frac{3}{5}\).
3/5 = 3 fifths.
3/5 = 0.6.
\(\frac{4}{7}\).
4/7 = 4 sevenths.
4/7 = 0.6.
0.6 = 0.6.
3 fifths are equal to 4 sevenths.
3/5 = 4/7.
d. \(\frac{3}{7}\) __________ \(\frac{2}{6}\)
Answer:
\(\frac{3}{7}\) __>___ \(\frac{2}{6}\).
Explanation:
In the above-given question,
given that,
\(\frac{3}{7}\).
3/7 = 3 sevenths.
3/7 = 0.42.
\(\frac{2}{6}\).
2/6 = 2 sixths.
2/6 = 0.33.
0.42 > 0.33.
3 sevenths are greater than 2 sixths.
3/7 > 2/6.
e. \(\frac{5}{8}\) __________ \(\frac{6}{9}\)
Answer:
\(\frac{5}{8}\) __<___ \(\frac{6}{9}\).
Explanation:
In the above-given question,
given that,
\(\frac{5}{8}\).
5/8 = 5 eights.
5/8 = 0.625.
\(\frac{6}{9}\).
6/9 = 6 ninths.
6/9 = 0.66.
0.625 < 0.66.
5 eights are less than 6 ninths.
5/8 < 6/9.
f. \(\frac{2}{3}\) __________ \(\frac{3}{4}\)
Answer:
\(\frac{2}{3}\) __<___ \(\frac{3}{4}\).
Explanation:
In the above-given question,
given that,
\(\frac{2}{3}\).
2/3 = 2 thirds.
2/3 = 0.6
\(\frac{3}{4}\).
3/4 = 3 fourths.
3/4 = 0.75.
0.6 < 0.75.
2 thirds are less than 3 fourths.
2/3 < 3/4.
Rename the fractions, as needed, using multiplication in order to compare each pair of fractions by writing >, <, or =.
a. \(\frac{3}{5}\) __________ \(\frac{5}{6}\)
Answer:
\(\frac{3}{5}\) __<___ \(\frac{5}{6}\).
Explanation:
In the above-given question,
given that,
\(\frac{3}{5}\).
3/5 = 3 fifths.
3/5 = 0.6.
\(\frac{5}{6}\).
5/6 = 5 sixths.
5/6 = 0.83.
0.6 < 0.83.
3 fifths are less than 5 sixths.
3/5 < 5/6.
b. \(\frac{2}{6}\) __________ \(\frac{3}{8}\)
Answer:
\(\frac{2}{6}\) __<___ \(\frac{3}{8}\).
Explanation:
In the above-given question,
given that,
\(\frac{2}{6}\).
2/6 = 2 sixths.
2/6 = 0.33.
\(\frac{3}{8}\).
3/8 = 3 eights.
3/8 = 0.375.
0.3 = 0.3.
2 sixths are equal to 3 eights.
2/6 = 3/8.
c. \(\frac{7}{5}\) __________ \(\frac{10}{8}\)
Answer:
\(\frac{7}{5}\) __<___ \(\frac{10}{8}\).
Explanation:
In the above-given question,
given that,
\(\frac{7}{5}\).
7/5 = 7 fifths.
7/5 = 1.4.
\(\frac{10}{8}\).
10/8 = 10 eights.
10/8 = 1.25.
1.4 > 1.25.
7 fifths are greater than 10 eights.
7/5 > 10/8.
d. \(\frac{4}{3}\) __________ \(\frac{6}{5}\)
Answer:
\(\frac{4}{3}\) __<___ \(\frac{6}{5}\).
Explanation:
In the above-given question,
given that,
\(\frac{4}{3}\).
4/3 = 4 thirds.
4/3 = 1.33.
\(\frac{6}{5}\).
6/5 = 6 fifths.
6/5 = 1.2.
1.33 > 1.2.
4 thirds are greater than 6 fifths.
4/3 > 6/5.
Question 3.
Use any method to compare the fractions. Record your answer using >, <, or =.
a. \(\frac{3}{4}\) __________ \(\frac{7}{8}\)
Answer:
\(\frac{3}{4}\) __<___ \(\frac{7}{8}\).
Explanation:
In the above-given question,
given that,
\(\frac{3}{4}\).
3/4 = 3 fourths.
3/4 = 0.75.
\(\frac{7}{8}\).
7/8 = 7 eights.
7/8 = 0.875.
0.75 < 0.87.
3 fourths are less than 7 eights.
3/4 < 7/8.
b. \(\frac{6}{8}\) __________ \(\frac{3}{5}\)
Answer:
\(\frac{6}{8}\) __<___ \(\frac{3}{5}\).
Explanation:
In the above-given question,
given that,
\(\frac{6}{8}\).
6/8 = 6 eights.
6/8 = 0.75.
\(\frac{3}{5}\).
3/5 = 3 fifths.
3/5 = 0.6.
0.75 > 0.6.
6 eights are greater than 3 fifths.
6/8 > 3/5.
c. \(\frac{6}{4}\) __________ \(\frac{8}{6}\)
Answer:
\(\frac{6}{4}\) __>___ \(\frac{8}{6}\).
Explanation:
In the above-given question,
given that,
\(\frac{6}{4}\).
6/4 = 6 fourths.
6/4 = 1.5
\(\frac{8}{6}\).
8/6 = 8 sixths.
8/6 = 1.33.
1.5 > 1.33.
6 fourths are greater than 8 sixths.
6/4 > 8/6.
d. \(\frac{8}{5}\) __________ \(\frac{9}{6}\)
Answer:
\(\frac{8}{5}\) __<___ \(\frac{9}{6}\).
Explanation:
In the above-given question,
given that,
\(\frac{8}{5}\).
8/5 = 8 fifths.
8/5 = 1.6.
\(\frac{9}{6}\).
9/6 = 9 sixths.
9/6 = 1.5.
1.6 > 1.5.
8 fifths are greater than 9 sixths.
8/5 > 9/6.
Question 4.
Explain two ways you have learned to compare fractions. Provide evidence using words, pictures, or numbers.
Eureka Math Grade 4 Module 5 Lesson 15 Exit Ticket Answer Key
Draw an area model for each pair of fractions, and use it to compare the two fractions by writing >, <, or = on the line.
Question 1.
\(\frac{3}{4}\) ________ \(\frac{4}{5}\)
Answer:
\(\frac{3}{4}\) __<___ \(\frac{4}{5}\).
Explanation:
In the above-given question,
given that,
\(\frac{3}{4}\).
3/4 = 3 fourths.
3/4 = 0.75.
\(\frac{4}{5}\).
4/5 = 4 fifths.
4/5 = 0.8.
0.75 < 0.8.
3 fourths are less than 4 fifths.
3/4 < 4/5.
Question 2.
\(\frac{2}{6}\) ________ \(\frac{3}{5}\)
Answer:
\(\frac{2}{6}\) __>___ \(\frac{3}{5}\).
Explanation:
In the above-given question,
given that,
\(\frac{3}{5}\).
3/5 = 3 fifths.
3/5 = 0.6.
\(\frac{2}{6}\).
2/6 = 2 sixths.
2/6 = 0.33.
0.6 > 0.33.
3 fifths are greater than 2 sixths.
3/5 > 2/6.
Eureka Math Grade 4 Module 5 Lesson 15 Homework Answer Key
Draw an area model for each pair of fractions, and use it to compare the two fractions by writing >, <, or = on the line. The first two have been partially done for you. Each rectangle represents 1.
a. \(\frac{1}{2}\) ____<______ \(\frac{3}{5}\)
Answer:
\(\frac{1}{2}\) __<___ \(\frac{3}{5}\).
Explanation:
In the above-given question,
given that,
\(\frac{1}{2}\).
1/2 = 1 twos.
1/2 = 0.5.
\(\frac{3}{5}\).
3/5 = 3 fifths.
3/5 = 0.6.
0.5 < 0.6.
1 two are less than 3 fifths.
1/2 < 3/5.
b. \(\frac{2}{3}\) _____ \(\frac{3}{4}\)
Answer:
\(\frac{2}{3}\) __<___ \(\frac{3}{4}\).
Explanation:
In the above-given question,
given that,
\(\frac{2}{3}\).
2/3 = 2 threes.
2/3 = 0.6.
\(\frac{3}{4}\).
3/4 = 3 fourths.
3/4 = 0.75.
0.6 < 0.75.
2 threes are less than 3 fourths.
2/3 < 3/4.
c. \(\frac{4}{6}\) _______ \(\frac{5}{8}\)
Answer:
\(\frac{4}{6}\) __=__ \(\frac{5}{8}\).
Explanation:
In the above-given question,
given that,
\(\frac{4}{6}\).
4/6 = 4 sixths.
4/6 = 0.6.
\(\frac{5}{8}\).
5/8 = 5 eights.
5/8 = 0.625.
0.6 = 0.75.
4 sixths are equal to 5 eights.
4/6 = 5/8.
d. \(\frac{2}{7}\) _____ \(\frac{3}{5}\)
Answer:
\(\frac{2}{7}\) __<___ \(\frac{3}{5}\).
Explanation:
In the above-given question,
given that,
\(\frac{2}{7}\).
2/7 = 2 sevenths.
2/7 = 0.28.
\(\frac{3}{5}\).
3/5 = 3 fifths.
3/5 = 0.6.
0.28 < 0.6.
2 sevenths are less than 3 fifths.
2/7 < 3/5.
e. \(\frac{4}{6}\) __________ \(\frac{6}{9}\)
Answer:
\(\frac{4}{6}\) __=___ \(\frac{6}{9}\).
Explanation:
In the above-given question,
given that,
\(\frac{4}{6}\).
4/6 = 4 sixths.
4/6 = 0.6.
\(\frac{6}{9}\).
6/9 = 6 ninths.
6/9 = 0.6.
0.6 = 0.6.
4 sixths are equal t0 6 ninths.
4/6 = 6/9.
f. \(\frac{4}{5}\) _______ \(\frac{5}{6}\)
Answer:
\(\frac{4}{5}\) __<___ \(\frac{5}{6}\).
Explanation:
In the above-given question,
given that,
\(\frac{4}{5}\).
4/5 = 4 fifths.
4/5 = 0.8.
\(\frac{5}{6}\).
5/6 = 5 sixths.
5/6 = 0.83.
0.8 = 0.8.
4 fifths are equal to 5 sixths.
4/5 = 5/6.
Question 2.
Rename the fractions, as needed, using multiplication in order to compare each pair of fractions by writing >, <, or =.
a. \(\frac{2}{3}\) __________ \(\frac{2}{4}\)
Answer:
\(\frac{2}{3}\) __>___ \(\frac{2}{4}\).
Explanation:
In the above-given question,
given that,
\(\frac{2}{3}\).
2/3 = 2 thirds.
2/3 = 0.6.
\(\frac{2}{4}\).
2/4 = 2 fourths.
2/4 = 0.5.
0.6 > 0.5.
2 thirds are greater than 2 fourths.
2/3 > 2/4.
b. \(\frac{4}{7}\) __________ \(\frac{1}{2}\)
Answer:
\(\frac{4}{5}\) __<___ \(\frac{1}{2}\).
Explanation:
In the above-given question,
given that,
\(\frac{4}{5}\).
4/5 = 4 fifths.
4/5 = 0.8.
\(\frac{1}{2}\).
1/2 = 1 twos.
1/2 = 0.5.
0.8 > 0.5.
4 fifths are greater than 1 two.
4/5 > 1/2.
c. \(\frac{5}{4}\) _________ \(\frac{9}{8}\)
Answer:
\(\frac{5}{4}\) __<___ \(\frac{9}{8}\).
Explanation:
In the above-given question,
given that,
\(\frac{5}{4}\).
5/4 = 5 fourths.
5/4 = 1.25.
\(\frac{9}{8}\).
9/8 = 9 eights.
9/8 = 1.125.
1.25 > 1.125.
5 fourths are greater than 9 eights.
5/4 > 9/8.
d. \(\frac{8}{12}\) _____ \(\frac{5}{8}\)
Answer:
\(\frac{8}{12}\) __=___ \(\frac{5}{8}\).
Explanation:
In the above-given question,
given that,
\(\frac{8}{12}\).
8/12 = 8 twelfths.
8/12 = 0.6.
\(\frac{5}{8}\).
5/8 = 5 eights.
5/8 = 0.625.
0.6 = 0.6.
8 twelfths are less than 5 eighths.
8/12 = 5/18.
Question 3.
Use any method to compare the fractions. Record your answer using >, <, or =.
a. \(\frac{8}{9}\) __________ \(\frac{2}{3}\)
Answer:
\(\frac{8}{9}\) __>___ \(\frac{2}{3}\).
Explanation:
In the above-given question,
given that,
\(\frac{8}{9}\).
8/9 = 8 nines.
8/9 = 0.88.
\(\frac{2}{3}\).
2/3 = 2 thirds.
2/3 = 0.6.
0.88 > 0.6.
8 nines are greater than 2 thirds.
8/9 > 2/3.
b. \(\frac{4}{7}\) __________ \(\frac{4}{5}\)
Answer:
\(\frac{4}{7}\) __<___ \(\frac{4}{5}\).
Explanation:
In the above-given question,
given that,
\(\frac{4}{7}\).
4/7 = 4 sevens.
4/7 = 0.5.
\(\frac{4}{5}\).
4/5 = 4 fives.
4/5 = 0.8.
0.5 < 0.8.
4 sevens are less than 4 fives.
4/7 < 4/5.
c. \(\frac{3}{2}\) __________ \(\frac{9}{6}\)
Answer:
\(\frac{3}{2}\) __<___ \(\frac{9}{6}\).
Explanation:
In the above-given question,
given that,
\(\frac{3}{2}\).
3/2 = 3 twos.
3/2 = 1.5.
\(\frac{9}{6}\).
9/6 = 9 sixths.
9/6 = 1.5.
1.5 = 1.5.
3 twos are equal to 9 sixths.
3/2 = 9/6.
d. \(\frac{11}{7}\) __________ \(\frac{5}{3}\)
Answer:
\(\frac{11}{7}\) __>___ \(\frac{5}{3}\).
Explanation:
In the above-given question,
given that,
\(\frac{11}{7}\).
11/7 = 11 sevens.
11/7 = 1.57.
\(\frac{5}{3}\).
5/3 = 5 thirds.
5/3 = 0.75.
1.57 > 0.75.
11 sevens are less than 5 thirds.
11/7 > 5/3.
Question 4.
Explain which method you prefer using to compare fractions. Provide an example using words, pictures, or numbers.
