compare fractions

Front

What does the symbol < mean?

Back

Less than

Front

What does the symbol > mean?

Back

Greater than

Front

What does the symbol = mean?

Back

Equal to

Front

How do you compare fractions?

Back

Use the symbols <, >, or =.

Front

If 1/2 < 3/4, what does this mean?

Back

1/2 is less than 3/4.

Front

If 5/6 > 1/2, what does this mean?

Back

5/6 is greater than 1/2.

Front

If 2/3 = 2/3, what does this mean?

Back

2/3 is equal to 2/3.

Front

How can you tell which fraction is larger?

Back

Convert to a common denominator or compare decimal values.

Front

What is a common denominator?

Back

A common multiple of the denominators of two or more fractions.

Front

What is the first step in comparing fractions?

Back

Find a common denominator.