NF.2

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).

Front

What does it mean for a fraction to be greater than 1/2?

Back

A fraction is greater than 1/2 if its value is more than half of a whole. For example, 3/4 is greater than 1/2.

Front

What does it mean for a fraction to be less than 1/2?

Back

A fraction is less than 1/2 if its value is less than half of a whole. For example, 1/3 is less than 1/2.

Front

How do you compare two fractions?

Back

To compare two fractions, you can find a common denominator or convert them to decimals to see which is larger.

Front

What is the symbol for 'greater than'?

Back

The symbol for 'greater than' is '>'.

Front

What is the symbol for 'less than'?

Back

The symbol for 'less than' is '<'.

Front

What is the symbol for 'equal to'?

Back

The symbol for 'equal to' is '='.

Front

If 1/2 is compared to 3/8, which is greater?

Back

1/2 is greater than 3/8.

Front

What is a common denominator?

Back

A common denominator is a shared multiple of the denominators of two or more fractions, used to compare or add them.

Front

How can you convert a fraction to a decimal?

Back

To convert a fraction to a decimal, divide the numerator by the denominator.