A fraction represents a part of a whole. It is written as two numbers separated by a line, like $$\frac{a}{b}$$ , where 'a' is the numerator (part) and 'b' is the denominator (whole).

What is a mixed number?

A mixed number is a whole number combined with a proper fraction, like 1 $$\frac{1}{2}$$ .

How can you tell if $$\frac{1}{2}$$ is greater than $$\frac{1}{4}$$ ?

$$\frac{1}{2}$$ is greater than $$\frac{1}{4}$$ because it represents more parts of the whole.

What is the first step to compare $$\frac{1}{6}$$ and $$\frac{1}{4}$$ ?

The first step is to find a common denominator or convert both fractions to decimals.

What does it mean if two fractions are equal?

Two fractions are equal if they represent the same part of a whole, like $$\frac{2}{4}$$ and $$\frac{1}{2}$$ .

What is the relationship between $$\frac{1}{8}$$ and $$\frac{1}{7}$$ ?

$$\frac{1}{8}$$ is less than $$\frac{1}{7}$$ because it represents a smaller part of the whole.

How do you find a common denominator for $$\frac{1}{3}$$ and $$\frac{1}{4}$$ ?

The common denominator for $$\frac{1}{3}$$ and $$\frac{1}{4}$$ is 12. Convert both fractions to have 12 as the denominator.

What is the simplest form of $$\frac{4}{8}$$ ?

The simplest form of $$\frac{4}{8}$$ is $$\frac{1}{2}$$ .

Why is it important to understand comparing fractions?

Understanding how to compare fractions helps in making decisions about quantities, measurements, and sharing.

Comparing Fractions Flashcards

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What is a fraction?

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What does the numerator in a fraction represent?

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The numerator is the top number in a fraction. It shows how many parts we have.

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What does the denominator in a fraction represent?

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The denominator is the bottom number in a fraction. 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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When fractions have the same denominator, the one with the larger numerator is greater.

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How do you compare two fractions with different denominators?

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To compare fractions with different denominators, convert them to have a common denominator, then compare the numerators.

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What is a proper fraction?

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What is an improper fraction?

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