9.4 - Compare Fractions using Cross Multiplication

Front

What is the Cross Multiplication Strategy?

Back

A method used to compare two fractions by multiplying the numerator of one fraction by the denominator of the other fraction.

Front

When do you use the Same Denominator Strategy?

Back

You use this strategy when two fractions have the same denominator, allowing you to compare the numerators directly.

Front

What is the Same Numerator Strategy?

Back

A method to compare fractions that have the same numerator by looking at the denominators; the fraction with the smaller denominator is larger.

Front

Back

Front

What does it mean if two fractions are equal?

Back

Front

How can you tell which fraction is larger if they have different denominators?

Back

You can use the Cross Multiplication Strategy or convert them to have a common denominator.

Front

What is a fraction?

Back

Front

What is the numerator in a fraction?

Back

The numerator is the top number in a fraction that indicates how many parts are being considered.

Front

What is the denominator in a fraction?

Back

The denominator is the bottom number in a fraction that indicates how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

Front

Back