Write these fractions in words. a) 5/8 = b) 7/10 = c) 9/12 = 2. Complete the equivalent fractions. a) 2/3 = /6 b) 3/5 = /10 c) 4/7 = /14 3. Compare the fractions using <, > or =. a) 5/8 7/8 b) 3/4 6/8 c) 2/6 2/3

1. Write these fractions in words. a) $\frac{5}{8}$ Step 1: Write the numerator as a cardinal number and the denominator as an ordinal number. The numerator is 5, and the denominator is 8 (eighths). $\boxed{Five-eighths}$

b) $\frac{7}{10}$ Step 1: Write the numerator as a cardinal number and the denominator as an ordinal number. The numerator is 7, and the denominator is 10 (tenths). $\boxed{Seven-tenths}$

c) $\frac{9}{12}$ Step 1: Write the numerator as a cardinal number and the denominator as an ordinal number. The numerator is 9, and the denominator is 12 (twelfths). $\boxed{Nine-twelfths}$

2. Complete the equivalent fractions. a) \frac{2}{3} = \frac{_}{6} Step 1: Determine the factor by which the denominator was multiplied. $3 \times 2 = 6$ Step 2: Multiply the numerator by the same factor. $2 \times 2 = 4$ So, $\frac{2}{3} = \frac{4}{6}$. $\boxed{4}$

b) \frac{3}{5} = \frac{_}{10} Step 1: Determine the factor by which the denominator was multiplied. $5 \times 2 = 10$ Step 2: Multiply the numerator by the same factor. $3 \times 2 = 6$ So, $\frac{3}{5} = \frac{6}{10}$. $\boxed{6}$

c) \frac{4}{7} = \frac{_}{14} Step 1: Determine the factor by which the denominator was multiplied. $7 \times 2 = 14$ Step 2: Multiply the numerator by the same factor. $4 \times 2 = 8$ So, $\frac{4}{7} = \frac{8}{14}$. $\boxed{8}$

3. Compare the fractions using $<, >,$ or $=$. a) $\frac{5}{8} \_\_\_ \frac{7}{8}$ Step 1: Compare the numerators since the denominators are the same. $5 < 7$ Therefore, $\frac{5}{8} < \frac{7}{8}$. $\boxed{<}$

b) $\frac{3}{4} \_\_\_ \frac{6}{8}$ Step 1: Find a common denominator. The least common denominator for 4 and 8 is 8. Step 2: Convert $\frac{3}{4}$ to an equivalent fraction with a denominator of 8. $\frac{3}{4} = \frac{3 \times 2}{4 \times 2} = \frac{6}{8}$ Step 3: Compare the equivalent fractions. $\frac{6}{8} = \frac{6}{8}$ Therefore, $\frac{3}{4} = \frac{6}{8}$. $\boxed{=}$

c) $\frac{2}{6} \_\_\_ \frac{2}{3}$ Step 1: Find a common denominator. The least common denominator for 6 and 3 is 6. Step 2: Convert $\frac{2}{3}$ to an equivalent fraction with a denominator of 6. $\frac{2}{3} = \frac{2 \times 2}{3 \times 2} = \frac{4}{6}$ Step 3: Compare the equivalent fractions. $\frac{2}{6} < \frac{4}{6}$ Therefore, $\frac{2}{6} < \frac{2}{3}$. $\boxed{<}$