1a) If x is a positive number, which is larger, 5/x or 5/x+3 ? Explain your reasoning.

1b) Stage 8 of the curriculum sequence of teaching fractions is adding/subtraction fractions with unlike denominators. Use the pictorial approach to solve using the process of getting common denominators when adding fractions. 3/5 + 1/3

1c) Use an area model to illustrate 4/5 x 2/3