Comparing Fractions

Front

What does it mean to compare fractions?

Back

To compare fractions means to determine which fraction is greater, less than, or equal to another fraction.

Tags

CCSS.4.NF.A.2

Front

What symbols are used to compare fractions?

Back

The symbols used are '>', '<', and '='.

Tags

CCSS.4.NF.A.2

Front

What does the symbol '>' mean?

Back

The symbol '>' means 'greater than'.

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.B.8

Front

What does the symbol '<' mean?

Back

The symbol '<' means 'less than'.

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.B.8

Front

What does the symbol '=' mean?

Back

The symbol '=' means 'equal to'.

Tags

CCSS.2.OA.C.3

Front

How do you compare two fractions with the same denominator?

Back

If the denominators are the same, compare the numerators. The fraction with the larger numerator is greater.

Tags

CCSS.3.NF.A.3D

Front

How do you compare two fractions with different denominators?

Back

To compare fractions with different denominators, convert them to have a common denominator or convert them to decimals.

Tags

CCSS.4.NF.A.2

Front

What is a common denominator?

Back

A common denominator is a number that is a multiple of the denominators of two or more fractions.

Front

If you have 1/4 and 1/2, which is greater?

Back

1/2 is greater than 1/4.

Tags

CCSS.3.NF.A.3D

Front

If you have 3/5 and 2/5, which is less?

Back

2/5 is less than 3/5.

Tags

CCSS.3.NF.A.3D