Comparing Fractions with Like Denominators

Front

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

Back

2/6 is smaller than 5/6.

Front

When comparing fractions with like denominators, what do we compare?

Back

We compare the numerators.

Front

Which fraction is least? 1/8 or 3/8?

Back

1/8 is less than 3/8.

Front

If two fractions have the same denominator, which fraction is larger? 4/7 or 6/7?

Back

6/7 is larger than 4/7.

Front

What does it mean if two fractions are equal?

Back

It means they represent the same value, like 2/4 = 1/2.

Front

How do you compare 3/5 and 3/8?

Back

Since the denominators are different, we can see that 3/5 is larger than 3/8.

Front

What is the numerator in the fraction 5/9?

Back

The numerator is 5.

Front

What is the denominator in the fraction 2/3?

Back

The denominator is 3.

Front

If 1/4 and 2/4 are compared, which is larger?

Back

2/4 is larger than 1/4.

Front

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

Back

We use the symbol <.