Lesson 18: Comparing Fractions

Front

What is a fraction?

Back

A fraction represents a part of a whole, consisting of a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number).

Front

What does it mean to compare fractions?

Back

Comparing fractions involves determining which fraction is larger, smaller, or if they are equal.

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How do you compare fractions with different denominators?

Back

To compare fractions with different denominators, convert them to have a common denominator or convert them to decimal form.

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What is a common denominator?

Back

A common denominator is a shared multiple of the denominators of two or more fractions, allowing for easy comparison.

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How can you tell if one fraction is greater than another?

Back

If the value of the fraction is larger when expressed as a decimal or if it has a larger numerator when the denominators are the same.

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What is the relationship between 1/2 and 1/4?

Back

1/2 is greater than 1/4 because 1/2 represents two parts of a whole while 1/4 represents only one part.

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How do you convert 2/4 to an equivalent fraction?

Back

2/4 can be simplified to 1/2 by dividing both the numerator and denominator by 2.

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What is the value of 3/12 when simplified?

Back

3/12 simplifies to 1/4 by dividing both the numerator and denominator by 3.

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Is 5/10 less than 2/10? True or False?

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False. 5/10 is equal to 1/2, which is greater than 2/10.

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What is the first step in comparing 4/5 and 3/10?

Back

Convert both fractions to have a common denominator or convert them to decimals.