4.3F Benchmark Fractions

Front

What is a benchmark fraction?

Back

A benchmark fraction is a commonly used fraction that helps to compare other fractions, such as 1/2, 1/4, and 3/4.

Front

Is 1/6 less than, equal to, or greater than 1/2?

Back

Less than 1/2

Front

True or False: 1/2 is a benchmark fraction.

Back

True

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What do you need to have when adding unlike fractions?

Back

Common denominator

Front

What is the benchmark fraction for half?

Back

1/2

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Which is greater: 3/4 or 1/2?

Back

3/4 is greater than 1/2.

Front

What is the value of 2/4?

Back

2/4 is equal to 1/2.

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If you have 1/3 and 1/2, which is closer to 1/2?

Back

1/2 is equal to 1/2, while 1/3 is less.

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What is a common denominator?

Back

A common denominator is a shared multiple of the denominators of two or more fractions.

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How do you compare fractions with different denominators?

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Convert them to have a common denominator.