4.3D Comparing Fractions

Front

What does the symbol < mean?

Back

Less than

Front

What does the symbol > mean?

Back

Greater than

Front

What does the symbol = mean?

Back

Equal to

Front

If 1/2 is compared to 3/4, which is greater?

Back

3/4 is greater than 1/2.

Front

If 2/3 is compared to 2/3, what is the relationship?

Back

2/3 is equal to 2/3.

Front

How do you compare fractions with the same denominator?

Back

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

Front

How do you compare fractions with different denominators?

Back

Find a common denominator or convert to decimals.

Front

What is a proper fraction?

Back

A fraction where the numerator is less than the denominator.

Front

What is an improper fraction?

Back

A fraction where the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator.

Front

What is a mixed number?

Back

A whole number combined with a proper fraction.