Comparing Fractions with the Same Numerator 2024

What is a unit fraction?

• A fraction with a numerator of 1, like @@\frac{1}{2}@@.

• A fraction where the denominator is always 1.

• A fraction that represents a whole number.

• A fraction with a numerator greater than 1.

If @@\frac{5}{6}@@ and @@\frac{5}{8}@@ are compared, which is larger?

• @@\frac{5}{6}@@ is larger because it has a smaller denominator.

• @@\frac{5}{8}@@ is larger because it has a larger numerator.

• Both are equal since they have the same numerator.

• @@\frac{5}{6}@@ is larger because it has a larger denominator.

How do you compare fractions with the same numerator?

• Look at the denominators; the smaller the denominator, the larger the fraction.

• Add the numerators and compare the sums.

• Multiply the denominators and choose the larger product.

• Subtract the fractions and see which is greater.

What is the bottom number in a fraction called?

• Numerator

• Denominator

• Fractionator

• Divisor

• @@\frac{1}{2} = \frac{2}{4}$$ means they are equivalent fractions.

• @@\frac{1}{2} > \frac{2}{4}$$ means they are greater fractions.

• @@\frac{1}{2} < \frac{2}{4}$$ means they are lesser fractions.

• @@\frac{1}{2} \neq \frac{2}{4}$$ means they are not equivalent fractions.

What does the symbol '=' mean in fraction comparison?

• It means the two fractions are equal.

• It means one fraction is greater than the other.

• It means the two fractions are not comparable.

• It indicates a mathematical operation is required.

If two fractions have the same numerator, how do you determine which is larger?

• Compare their numerators; the one with the larger numerator is larger.

• Compare their denominators; the one with the smaller denominator is larger.

• Add the fractions together; the one with the larger sum is larger.

• Multiply the fractions; the one with the larger product is larger.

What symbol is used to show that one fraction is less than another?

• <

• <=

• <*>

• <=>

What symbol is used to show that one fraction is greater than another?

• <

• =

• <=

• >

If you have @@\frac{3}{4}@@ and @@\frac{3}{8}@@, which is greater?

• @@\frac{3}{4}@@ is greater.

• @@\frac{3}{8}@@ is greater.

• Both are equal.

• @@\frac{3}{4}@@ is less than @@\frac{3}{8}@@.