3.2 Comparing Fractions with Same Numerator

Front

What is the top number in a fraction called?

Back

Numerator

Front

What is the bottom number in a fraction called?

Back

Denominator

Front

If two fractions have the same numerator, how do you compare them?

Back

Look at the denominators; the larger the denominator, the smaller the fraction.

Front

What does it mean if two fractions are equivalent?

Back

They represent the same value or amount.

Front

What is 1/4 compared to 1/6?

Back

1/4 is greater than 1/6.

Front

What is 3/5 compared to 3/8?

Back

3/5 is greater than 3/8.

Front

If you have 2/3 and 2/5, which is larger?

Back

2/3 is larger than 2/5.

Front

What is a unit fraction?

Back

A fraction with a numerator of 1.

Front

What is 1/2 compared to 1/3?

Back

1/2 is greater than 1/3.

Front

How do you find a fraction that is less than 1/2?

Back

Choose a fraction with a numerator less than half of the denominator.