Comparing Fractions

Front

What is a fraction?

Back

A fraction represents a part of a whole and is written as 'a/b', where 'a' is the numerator (part) and 'b' is the denominator (whole).

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How do you compare fractions with the same denominator?

Back

When fractions have the same denominator, compare the numerators. The fraction with the larger numerator is greater.

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How do you compare fractions with different denominators?

Back

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

Front

What does it mean for two fractions to be equivalent?

Back

Two fractions are equivalent if they represent the same part of a whole, even if they have different numerators and denominators.

Front

What is the value of 5/5?

Back

5/5 equals 1, which means the whole is complete.

Front

What is the value of 8/8?

Back

8/8 equals 1, which means the whole is complete.

Front

How do you determine if one fraction is greater than another?

Back

To determine if one fraction is greater, compare their values by finding a common denominator or converting them to decimals.

Front

What is the relationship between 2/3 and 3/3?

Back

2/3 is less than 3/3 because 3/3 represents a whole.

Front

What is the value of 2/4?

Back

2/4 simplifies to 1/2, which is less than 2/3.

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What is the value of 4/6?

Back

4/6 simplifies to 2/3, which is equal to 2/3.