Compare Fractions

Front

Which fraction is less: 2/5 or 2/7?

Back

2/7 is less than 2/5.

Front

Which fraction is greater: 3/4 or 8/9?

Back

8/9 is greater than 3/4.

Front

Which fraction is equivalent to 1? 1/2, 1/10, 5/5, or 5/1?

Back

5/5 is equivalent to 1.

Front

The 'bottom' number in a fraction is called what?

Back

Denominator.

Front

Cathy worked for one-fourth of an hour. Carson worked for one-sixth of an hour. Who worked longer?

Back

Cathy worked longer.

Front

What is a fraction?

Back

A fraction represents a part of a whole.

Front

What do you call the 'top' number in a fraction?

Back

Numerator.

Front

How do you compare fractions with the same denominator?

Back

Compare the numerators; the larger numerator means the larger fraction.

Front

How do you compare fractions with different denominators?

Back

Convert them to a common denominator or convert to decimals.

Front

What is an equivalent fraction?

Back

Fractions that represent the same value, e.g., 1/2 and 2/4.