Comparing Fractions

Front

The number on the top of a fraction is called what?

Back

Numerator

Front

5/5 ___ 8/8

Back

Equal to

Front

3/4 ___ 3/12

Back

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Front

Look at the model. Which number sentence is true?

Back

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Front

5/6 ____ 1/6

Back

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Front

The number on the bottom of a fraction is called what?

Back

Denominator

Front

What does it mean if two fractions are equal?

Back

They represent the same value.

Front

How do you compare fractions with the same denominator?

Back

Look at the numerators.

Front

How do you compare fractions with different denominators?

Back

Find a common denominator or convert to decimals.

Front

What is a proper fraction?

Back

A fraction where the numerator is less than the denominator.