Comparing Fractions

Front

Which fraction is less? 7/10 or 7/12?

Back

7/12 is less than 7/10.

Front

3/5 ____ 1/2

Back

3/5 is greater than 1/2.

Front

3/6 ___ 8/12

Back

3/6 is less than 8/12.

Front

Which fraction is greater? 2/4 or 2/6?

Back

2/4 is greater than 2/6.

Front

The bottom number of a fraction is called the __________.

Back

denominator.

Front

What is a fraction?

Back

A fraction represents a part of a whole.

Front

What does the numerator in a fraction represent?

Back

The numerator represents the number of parts we have.

Front

What does the denominator in a fraction represent?

Back

The denominator represents the total number of equal parts.

Front

How do you compare two fractions with the same denominator?

Back

Compare the numerators; the larger numerator means the larger fraction.

Front

How do you compare two fractions with the same numerator?

Back

Compare the denominators; the smaller denominator means the larger fraction.