Comparing Fractions with Same Denominator

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What is a fraction?

Back

A fraction represents a part of a whole. It consists of a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number).

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What does the denominator in a fraction represent?

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

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What does the numerator in a fraction represent?

Back

The numerator shows how many parts of the whole are being considered.

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How do you compare fractions with the same denominator?

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When fractions have the same denominator, the one with the larger numerator is greater.

Front

Which fraction is greater: 5/8 or 3/8?

Back

5/8 is greater than 3/8.

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What symbol do you use to show that one fraction is less than another?

Back

The symbol '<' is used to show that one fraction is less than another.

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Which symbol belongs? 5/6 __ 4/6

Back

5/6 > 4/6.

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

Back

3/4 is greater than 2/4.

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Which symbol belongs? 1/8 __ 3/8

Back

1/8 < 3/8.

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Which fraction is smaller: 2/6 or 5/6?

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2/6 is smaller than 5/6.