Skill: Compare fractions with common denominators

When two fractions have the same positive denominator, they are divided into the same number of equal-sized parts. Compare the numerators to see how many parts each fraction has.

Example: Compare $\frac{5}{8}$ and $\frac{3}{8}$.

1. Check the denominators: both are $8$.
   This means the fractions name equal-sized parts.

2. Compare the numerators: $5$ and $3$.

3. Since $5>3$, $\frac{5}{8}$ represents more parts than $\frac{3}{8}$.

Therefore,

$$\frac{5}{8}>\frac{3}{8}$$

Remember: when the denominators are the same, the fraction with the greater numerator is greater.