Compare fractions lesson 1

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).

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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.

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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 the whole is divided into.

Front

What does it mean to compare fractions?

Back

To compare fractions means to determine which fraction is larger, smaller, or if they are equal.

Front

What symbol do we use to show that one fraction is greater than another?

Back

We use the '>' symbol to show that one fraction is greater than another.

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What symbol do we use to show that one fraction is less than another?

Back

We use the '<' symbol to show that one fraction is less than another.

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What symbol do we use to show that two fractions are equal?

Back

We use the '=' symbol to show that two fractions are equal.

Front

Compare the fractions 1/2 and 1/3 using the correct symbol.

Back

1/2 > 1/3

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Compare the fractions 1/4 and 1/4 using the correct symbol.

Back

1/4 = 1/4

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Compare the fractions 1/8 and 1/2 using the correct symbol.

Back

1/8 < 1/2