comparing fractions with models.

What does it mean if a fraction is less than another fraction?

• It means that the part represented by the first fraction is smaller than the part represented by the second fraction.

• It means that the two fractions are equal in value.

• It means that the first fraction is larger than the second fraction.

• It means that the first fraction is a whole number.

What does the top number in a fraction represent?

• The bottom number in a fraction

• The numerator, which shows how many parts we have

• The denominator, which shows the total number of parts

• The whole number that the fraction is part of

How do you compare two fractions?

• By looking at their numerators and denominators or using models like fraction strips.

• By converting them to decimals and comparing the decimal values.

• By adding the fractions together and comparing the sums.

• By multiplying the numerators and denominators and comparing the products.

What does the bottom number in a fraction represent?

• The top number in a fraction

• The denominator, which shows how many equal parts the whole is divided into

• The numerator, which represents the number of parts taken

• The whole number that the fraction is based on

How can you tell if 2/3 is greater than 2/6?

• By comparing the shaded parts in a model or by simplifying the fractions.

• By adding the fractions together.

• By converting them to decimals and comparing.

• By multiplying both fractions by the same number.

What is a fraction?

• A fraction is a whole number.

• A fraction represents a part of a whole.

• A fraction is always greater than one.

• A fraction is a type of decimal.

What is the relationship between 3/4 and 6/8?

• 3/4 and 6/8 are equivalent fractions.

• 3/4 is greater than 6/8.

• 3/4 is less than 6/8.

• 3/4 and 6/8 are not related.

How can you use models to compare fractions?

• You can use visual models like pie charts or fraction strips to see which fraction is larger.

• You can only compare fractions by converting them to decimals.

• You can use addition and subtraction to find the larger fraction.

• You can ignore the denominators and just look at the numerators.

How do you know if 1/4 is less than 1/2?

• 1/4 is less than 1/2 because 1/2 represents a larger part of a whole.

• 1/4 is equal to 1/2 because they are both fractions.

• 1/4 is greater than 1/2 because it has a smaller denominator.

• 1/4 is less than 1/2 because 1/4 is a smaller number than 1.

What does it mean if two fractions are equivalent?

• They have the same numerator and denominator.

• They represent the same part of a whole, like 1/2 and 2/4.

• They can be added together to form a whole number.

• They are both greater than one.