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.

Front

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.

Front

How can you convert 2/4 to a fraction with a denominator of 12?

Back

Multiply both the numerator and denominator by 3 to get 6/12.

Front

Is 1/2 greater than 1/5?

Back

Yes, 1/2 is greater than 1/5.

Front

What is the first step in comparing 3/7 and 3/5?

Back

Since the numerators are the same, compare the denominators: a smaller denominator means a larger fraction.

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If 2/4 is equal to 6/12, how do they compare to 3/12?

Back

2/4 (or 6/12) is greater than 3/12.

Front

What does it mean if two fractions are equivalent?

Back

Two fractions are equivalent if they represent the same value, even if they have different numerators and denominators.

Front

How do you find if 4/5 is greater than 3/10?

Back

Convert 4/5 to a fraction with a denominator of 10: 4/5 = 8/10, so 8/10 > 3/10.