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

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.

Front

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 decimals.

Front

What does it mean if two fractions are equal?

Back

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

Front

What is the symbol for 'less than'?

Back

The symbol for 'less than' is '<'.

Front

What is the symbol for 'greater than'?

Back

The symbol for 'greater than' is '>'.

Front

What is the symbol for 'equal to'?

Back

The symbol for 'equal to' is '='.

Front

Compare the fractions: 1/2 __ 3/4

Back

>

Front

Compare the fractions: 2/5 __ 1/5

Back

>

Front

What fraction of a pizza is left if 1/4 is eaten?

Back

3/4 of the pizza is left.