For each of the following pairs of fractions, decide which fraction is greater or whether they are equivalent. For each part, show your thinking clearly.

1. $\frac { 3 } { 4 }$ and $\frac { 5 } { 6 }$

   Hint (a):

   If you were going to add these fractions, how would you make them have the same denominator?
   Once they have the same denominator, you can decide which is greater.

   Answer (a):

   $\frac{5}{6}$

2. $\frac { 4 } { 9 }$and $\frac { 1 } { 3 }$

   More Help (b):

   What is the least common multiple of $9$ and $3$?

   Answer (b):

   $9$ is the least common multiple. How can you see it to make these fractions easier to compare?

3. $\frac { 3 } { 8 }$ and $\frac { 1 } { 3 }$

   More Help (c):

   The least common multiple of $8$ and $3$ is $24$.