comparing fractions like denominators

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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?

Back

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

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What does the numerator in a fraction represent?

Back

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

Front

How do you compare fractions with the same denominator?

Back

When fractions have the same denominator, compare the numerators. The larger numerator means the larger fraction.

Front

What is the fraction 3/6 compared to 5/6?

Back

3/6 < 5/6 because 3 is less than 5.

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If Jennifer baked a cake and cut it into 8 slices, what fraction represents one slice?

Back

One slice represents 1/8 of the cake.

Front

Who ate more cake: 2/8 or 3/8?

Back

3/8 is more than 2/8.

Front

What is 4/5 compared to 5/5?

Back

4/5 < 5/5 because 4 is less than 5.

Front

How do you compare 5/6 and 3/6?

Back

5/6 > 3/6 because 5 is greater than 3.

Front

What is the fraction 2/8 compared to 5/8?

Back

2/8 < 5/8 because 2 is less than 5.