Comparing Fractions

Comparing Fractions

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Mathematics

5th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a fraction?

Back

A fraction represents a part of a whole and is written as 'a/b', where 'a' is the numerator (part) and 'b' is the denominator (whole).

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does it mean to compare fractions?

Back

Comparing fractions involves determining which fraction is larger, smaller, or if they are equal.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How do you determine if one fraction is greater than another?

Back

To compare fractions, you can find a common denominator or convert them to decimals.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a common denominator?

Back

A common denominator is a shared multiple of the denominators of two or more fractions, allowing for easy comparison.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How can you compare 2/3 and 1/2?

Back

Convert both fractions to have a common denominator (6): 2/3 = 4/6 and 1/2 = 3/6. Since 4/6 > 3/6, 2/3 is greater than 1/2.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the relationship between 1/4 and 2/8?

Back

1/4 is equal to 2/8 because when you simplify 2/8, it reduces to 1/4.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How do you find the fraction of a shape that is shaded?

Back

Count the number of shaded parts and divide by the total number of equal parts in the shape.

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