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).

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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 does it mean for two fractions to be equivalent?

Back

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

Front

Which is greater: 1/5 or 1/3?

Back

1/3 is greater than 1/5.

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How do you find a common denominator for 1/4 and 1/6?

Back

The least common multiple (LCM) of 4 and 6 is 12, so the common denominator is 12.

Front

What is the fraction 2/4 simplified?

Back

2/4 simplified is 1/2.

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If Brandi ate 2/8 of a bag of chips, how much is that in simplest form?

Back

2/8 simplified is 1/4.

Front

Which fraction is greater: 3/4 or 6/8?

Back

3/4 and 6/8 are equivalent.

Front

What does it mean to compare fractions?

Back

To compare fractions means to determine which fraction is greater, less than, or equal to another fraction.

Front

If you have 2/4 and 1/4, which is greater?

Back

2/4 is greater than 1/4.