Comparing Fractions

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What does 'greater than' mean?

Back

A number is greater than another number if it is larger in value.

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What does 'less than' mean?

Back

A number is less than another number if it is smaller in value.

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What does 'equal to' mean?

Back

Two numbers are equal to each other if they have the same value.

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How do you compare fractions?

Back

To compare fractions, look at the numerators and denominators. If the denominators are the same, compare the numerators. If they are different, find a common denominator.

Front

What is a common denominator?

Back

A common denominator is a number that is a multiple of the denominators of two or more fractions.

Front

What is the symbol for 'greater than'?

Back

>

Front

What is the symbol for 'less than'?

Back

<

Front

What is the symbol for 'equal to'?

Back

=

Front

If you have 1/2 and 1/3, which is greater?

Back

1/2 is greater than 1/3.

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If you have 2/5 and 3/5, which is less?

Back

2/5 is less than 3/5.