Comparing Fractions Using Benchmarks

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole and is written as 'a/b', where 'a' is the numerator (part) and 'b' is the denominator (whole).

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What does it mean to compare fractions?

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

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What is a benchmark fraction?

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A benchmark fraction is a common fraction used as a reference point for comparison, such as 1/2.

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How do you determine if a fraction is greater than, less than, or equal to 1/2?

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You can compare the fraction to 1/2 by finding a common denominator or using benchmark fractions.

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1/2 ________ 3/6

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1/2 = 3/6

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25/50 is...

Back

Equal to 1/2

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2/10 is...

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Less than 1/2

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11/12 is...

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Greater than 1/2

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3/5 ____ 1/2

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3/5 > 1/2

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What is the first step in comparing fractions?

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Identify a common benchmark fraction, like 1/2, to help with comparison.