Fractions Compared to One Whole

A fraction greater than one whole (the numerator is greater than the denominator).

• Mixed Number

• Equivalent Fractions

• Improper Fraction

• Factor

On your paper, use a number line to show that the given fraction is less than, equivalent to, or greater than 1/2.

Fraction: 2/8

• 2/8 is greater than 1/2

• 2/8 is equal to 1/2

• 2/8 is less than 1/2

On your paper, use a number line to show that the given fraction is less than, equivalent to, or greater than 1/2.

Fraction: 4/5

• 4/5 is less than 1/2

• 4/5 is equal to 1/2

• 4/5 is greater than 1/2

On your paper, use a number line to show that the given fraction is less than, equivalent to, or greater than 1/2.

Fraction: 6/12

• 6/12 is less than 1/2

• 6/12 is equal to 1/2

• 6/12 is greater than 1/2

4/3 is ____ 1 whole 

• Greater 

• Less

A(n) ​ (a)   is a number that represents one or more parts of a whole that has been partitioned into equal parts.

• fraction

• denominator

• numerator

• partition

If Mary received 3/8 of wood what fraction of the wood remains for Jacqueline?.

Mathematical Equivalence

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Compare the fractions:

6/10 _____ 8/10

• is less than

• is equal to

• is greater than

• cannot be compared

Compare the fractions:

3/4 _____ 5/8

• is less than

• is equal to

• is greater than

• cannot be compared

Compare the mixed numbers:

2 1/2 _______2 1/4

• is less than

• is equal to

• is greater than

• cannot be compared