Comparing Fractions

Front

What is a fraction?

Back

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

Front

What does the numerator in a fraction represent?

Back

The numerator is the top number of a fraction and represents how many parts we have.

Front

What does the denominator in a fraction represent?

Back

The denominator is the bottom number of a fraction and represents the total number of equal parts in a whole.

Front

How do you compare two fractions with the same denominator?

Back

When fractions have the same denominator, the one with the larger numerator is greater.

Front

How do you compare two fractions with the same numerator?

Back

When fractions have the same numerator, the one with the smaller denominator is greater.

Front

What is the rule for comparing fractions with different denominators?

Back

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

Front

Is 1/2 greater than 1/4?

Back

Yes, 1/2 is greater than 1/4.

Front

Is 3/4 less than 1/2?

Back

No, 3/4 is greater than 1/2.

Front

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

Back

2/4 is equal to 1/2.

Front

If you have 5/6 and 6/6, which is greater?

Back

6/6 is greater than 5/6.