A fraction represents a part of a whole. It consists of a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number). For example, in $$\frac{3}{4}$$ , 3 is the part and 4 is the whole.

What is the value of $$\frac{3}{4}$$ compared to $$\frac{1}{2}$$ ?

$$\frac{3}{4} > \frac{1}{2}$$ .

What is the value of $$\frac{5}{5}$$ compared to $$\frac{6}{6}$$ ?

$$\frac{5}{5} = \frac{6}{6}$$ .

What is the value of $$\frac{4}{4}$$ compared to $$\frac{2}{2}$$ ?

$$\frac{4}{4} = \frac{2}{2}$$ .

What is a number line?

A number line is a straight line with numbers placed at equal intervals. It helps in comparing fractions visually.

How can you use a number line to compare fractions?

You can plot the fractions on a number line to see which one is further to the right (larger) or left (smaller).

What does it mean if two fractions are equal?

If two fractions are equal, they represent the same part of a whole, even if they look different.

What is the numerator in a fraction?

The numerator is the top number in a fraction that indicates how many parts are being considered.

What is the denominator in a fraction?

The denominator is the bottom number in a fraction that indicates how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

Can fractions be greater than 1?

Yes, fractions can be greater than 1 if the numerator is larger than the denominator, such as $$\frac{5}{4}$$ .

Comparing Fractions Flashcards

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What is a fraction?

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What does it mean to compare fractions?

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Comparing fractions means determining which fraction is larger, smaller, or if they are equal.

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How do you compare fractions with the same denominator?

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When fractions have the same denominator, compare the numerators. The fraction with the larger numerator is greater.

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How do you compare fractions with different denominators?

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To compare fractions with different denominators, convert them to equivalent fractions with a common denominator or use a number line.

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What is an equivalent fraction?

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