Comparing Fractions 3rd grade

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What is a unit fraction?

Back

A unit fraction is a fraction where the numerator is 1 and the denominator is a whole number, like 1/2 or 1/3.

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What does the denominator of a fraction represent?

Back

The denominator tells us how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

Front

What does the numerator of a fraction represent?

Back

The numerator tells us how many parts we have out of the total parts represented by the denominator.

Front

How do you compare fractions with the same denominator?

Back

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

Front

How do you compare fractions with different denominators?

Back

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

Front

What is 1/8 + 1/8 + 1/8?

Back

1/8 + 1/8 + 1/8 = 3/8.

Front

If 1/4 is less than 1/3, what can we say about their denominators?

Back

1/4 has a bigger denominator than 1/3, which means it has smaller pieces.

Front

What is the fraction represented by 4 shaded parts out of 6?

Back

The fraction is 4/6.

Front

What is the unit fraction for a hexagon divided into 6 equal parts?

Back

The unit fraction is 1/6.

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What is the relationship between the size of the denominator and the size of the pieces in a fraction?

Back

A bigger denominator means smaller pieces.