Comparing Unit Fractions

Front

What does the denominator of a fraction represent about a figure?

Back

The denominator represents how many equal parts are in the whole figure.

Front

1 third is less than 1 whole. True or False?

Back

True

Front

1 third is greater than 1 half. True or False?

Back

False

Front

Complete the comparison statement: 1/3 ___ 1/2

Back

1/3 < 1/2

Front

Complete the comparison statement: 1/4 ___ 1/2

Back

1/4 < 1/2

Front

What is a unit fraction?

Back

A unit fraction is a fraction where the numerator is 1 and the denominator is a positive integer.

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.

Front

What is the value of 1/2 compared to 1/3?

Back

1/2 is greater than 1/3.

Front

What does it mean if two fractions are equivalent?

Back

It means they represent the same part of a whole.