Lesson 18: 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).

Front

What does it mean to compare fractions?

Back

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

Front

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

Is 3/2 less than 3/5?

Back

False. 3/2 is greater than 3/5.

Front

Use the digits 2, 4, 6, or 8 to make a true comparison: 2/4 ___ 6/8.

Back

< (2/4 is less than 6/8).

Front

How do you convert a fraction to a decimal?

Back

Divide the numerator by the denominator. For example, 1/4 = 1 ÷ 4 = 0.25.

Front

What is the value of 4/5 compared to 3/10?

Back

> (4/5 is greater than 3/10).

Front

What is the value of 3/4 compared to 1/4?

Back

> (3/4 is greater than 1/4).

Front

What is the value of 3/7 compared to 3/5?

Back

< (3/7 is less than 3/5).