Comparing Fractions

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What is a fraction?

Back

A fraction represents a part of a whole. It is written as two numbers separated by a line, like 1/2.

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What does the top number in a fraction represent?

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The top number is called the numerator. It shows how many parts we have.

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What does the bottom number in a fraction represent?

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The bottom number is called the denominator. It shows how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

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How do you compare two fractions with the same denominator?

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You compare the numerators. The fraction with the larger numerator is greater.

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How do you compare two fractions with the same numerator?

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You compare the denominators. The fraction with the smaller denominator is greater.

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What is 1/2 of a brownie if there are 2 kids?

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Each kid should get 1/2 of the brownie.

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Which is greater: 1/8 or 6/8?

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1/8 < 6/8.

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Which is greater: 3/4 or 1/4?

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3/4 > 1/4.

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If a rectangle is colored in 1/4, what fraction is not colored in?

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If 1/4 is colored, then 3/4 is not colored.

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Which is greater: 1/2 or 1/4?

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1/2 is greater than 1/4.

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