Comparing Unit Fractions

Front

What is a unit fraction?

Back

A unit fraction is a fraction where the numerator is 1 and the denominator is a whole number, representing one part of a whole divided into equal parts.

Front

Which is smaller: 1/9 or 1/7?

Back

1/9 is smaller than 1/7.

Front

What does the denominator of a fraction tell us?

Back

The denominator tells us how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

Front

Is 1/3 less than 1 whole?

Back

True, 1/3 is less than 1 whole.

Front

Is 1/6 less than 1/4?

Back

True, 1/6 is less than 1/4.

Front

Is 1/8 greater than 1/10?

Back

True, 1/8 is greater than 1/10.

Front

If a fraction has a larger denominator, is it usually smaller?

Back

Yes, a fraction with a larger denominator is usually smaller if the numerators are the same.

Front

What is the value of 1/2 compared to 1/4?

Back

1/2 is greater than 1/4.

Front

How do you compare two unit fractions?

Back

To compare two unit fractions, look at their denominators; the fraction with the larger denominator is smaller.

Front

What is the smallest unit fraction?

Back

The smallest unit fraction is 1/n, where n is a positive whole number; as n increases, the fraction gets smaller.