Comparing Fractions

Front

The top number of a fraction is called the __________.

Back

numerator

Front

What is equivalent to ¾?

Back

15/20

Front

James ate 3/6 of his pizza and Suki ate 1/2 of her pizza. Which statement is true? 1/2 > 3/6, 3/6 = 1/2, 1/2 < 3/6, 3/6 > 1/2

Back

3/6 = 1/2

Front

3/5 ____ 1/2

Back

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Front

A fruit candy recipe calls for 1/2 cup of gumdrops and 1/4 cup of jelly beans. Does the recipe call for more gumdrops or jelly beans?

Back

gumdrops

Front

What is the bottom number of a fraction called?

Back

denominator

Front

If two fractions are equivalent, what does that mean?

Back

They represent the same value.

Front

How do you compare fractions with different denominators?

Back

Find a common denominator.

Front

What is 1/4 + 1/4?

Back

1/2

Front

What is 2/3 - 1/3?

Back

1/3