Compare Fractions

If Jose walks @@\frac{3}{5}@@ mile, what fraction could represent a greater distance?

• @@\frac{1}{2}@@

• @@\frac{3}{5}@@

• @@\frac{7}{10}@@

• @@\frac{4}{5}@@

What does it mean if two fractions are 'not equal'?

• They represent the same value, such as @@\frac{1}{3}@@ and @@\frac{1}{3}@@.

• They represent different values, such as @@\frac{1}{3}@@ and @@\frac{2}{5}@@.

• They can be simplified to the same fraction.

• They are both improper fractions.

Is @@\frac{2}{5}@@ greater than @@\frac{4}{5}@@?

• Yes, @@\frac{2}{5} > \frac{4}{5}@@ is True.

• No, @@\frac{2}{5} > \frac{4}{5}@@ is False.

• Yes, @@\frac{2}{5} < \frac{4}{5}@@ is True.

• No, @@\frac{2}{5} < \frac{4}{5}@@ is False.

How do you determine if a fraction is less than, more than, or equal to half?

• Compare the fraction to @@\frac{1}{2}@@. If the fraction is greater than @@\frac{1}{2}@@, it is 'more'; if less, it is 'less'; if equal, it is 'equal'.

• Multiply the fraction by 2 and see if it is greater than 1.

• Add 1 to the fraction and compare it to 1.5.

• Subtract @@\frac{1}{2}@@ from the fraction and check if the result is positive.

How do you compare two fractions with the same denominator?

• By comparing the denominators, the larger one is greater.

• By adding the fractions together and comparing the sums.

• By comparing the numerators; the fraction with the larger numerator is greater.

• By converting them to decimals and comparing the values.

Is @@\frac{1}{2}@@ equal to @@\frac{2}{4}@@?

• Yes, @@\frac{1}{2} = \frac{2}{4}@@.

• No, @@\frac{1}{2} < \frac{2}{4}@@.

• No, @@\frac{1}{2} > \frac{2}{4}@@.

• Yes, @@\frac{1}{2} \neq \frac{2}{4}@@.

How can you find a common denominator for @@\frac{1}{3}@@ and @@\frac{1}{4}@@?

• The least common denominator (LCD) of @@\frac{1}{3}@@ and @@\frac{1}{4}@@ is 10.

• The least common denominator (LCD) of @@\frac{1}{3}@@ and @@\frac{1}{4}@@ is 12.

• The least common denominator (LCD) of @@\frac{1}{3}@@ and @@\frac{1}{4}@@ is 15.

• The least common denominator (LCD) of @@\frac{1}{3}@@ and @@\frac{1}{4}@@ is 8.

How do you compare two fractions with different denominators?

• Convert them to equivalent fractions with a common denominator.

• Add the fractions together and compare the sums.

• Multiply the denominators and compare the products.

• Choose the larger numerator to determine which fraction is greater.