Comparing Fractions

Front

What is a fraction?

Back

A fraction represents a part of a whole and is written as 'a/b', where 'a' is the numerator (part) and 'b' is the denominator (whole).

Front

What does it mean for two fractions to be equivalent?

Back

Two fractions are equivalent if they represent the same value, even if they have different numerators and denominators.

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 decimal form.

Front

What is the first step in comparing fractions?

Back

Identify the denominators and determine if they are the same or different.

Front

If two fractions have the same numerator, which one is greater?

Back

The fraction with the smaller denominator is greater.

Front

If two fractions have the same denominator, which one is greater?

Back

The fraction with the larger numerator is greater.

Front

What is the relationship between 3/6 and 8/12?

Back

3/6 is less than 8/12.

Front

What is the relationship between 1/100 and 1/10?

Back

1/100 is less than 1/10.

Front

How can you find a fraction equivalent to 1/2?

Back

Multiply both the numerator and denominator by the same number, e.g., 1/2 = 3/6.

Front

What is the greater fraction: 3/4 or 6/8?

Back

They are equivalent.