Comparing Fractions with Models

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What is a fraction?

Back

A fraction represents a part of a whole. It consists of a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number).

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What does the numerator in a fraction represent?

Back

The numerator is the top number of a fraction and represents how many parts we have.

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What does the denominator in a fraction represent?

Back

The denominator is the bottom number of a fraction and represents how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

Front

How do you compare two fractions with the same denominator?

Back

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

Front

How do you compare two fractions with different denominators?

Back

You can find a common denominator or convert them to decimals to compare.

Front

What is an equivalent fraction?

Back

Equivalent fractions are different fractions that represent the same value or part of a whole.

Front

How many sixths are equivalent to 2/3?

Back

4/6

Front

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

Back

1/2 is greater than 1/4.

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Which comparison is true: 1/5 < 3/5 or 4/5 > 2/5?

Back

4/5 > 2/5 is true.

Front

What do the number lines show when comparing 2/6 and 2/7?

Back

2/6 > 2/7.