Comparing Fractions Quiz

What is the first step in comparing fractions?

• Compare the numerators

• Find a common denominator

• Use the greater than symbol

• Multiply the fractions

When fractions have the same denominator, how do you determine which is larger?

• Subtract the fractions

• Compare the numerators

• Add the fractions

• Compare the denominators

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

• Greater than

• Equal to

• Less than

• Not equal to

If two fractions have different denominators, what should you do first?

• Use the less than symbol

• Add the fractions

• Find a common denominator

• Compare the numerators

In the example with 8 and 16 as denominators, what is the new numerator for the fraction 5/8?

• 8

• 10

• 12

• 14

What is the equivalent fraction of 3/5 with a denominator of 20?

• 18/20

• 15/20

• 12/20

• 9/20

What is the relationship between 3/5 and 12/20?

• 3/5 is equal to 12/20

• 3/5 is less than 12/20

• 3/5 is not comparable to 12/20

• 3/5 is greater than 12/20

How do you find a common denominator when there is no direct relationship between the denominators?

• Find the lowest common multiple

• Compare the numerators

• Use the greater than symbol

• Add the fractions

What is the lowest common multiple of 3 and 4?

• 12

• 6

• 8

• 10

In the advanced example, what is the new numerator for the fraction 2/3 when the denominator is changed to 12?

• 9

• 8

• 10

• 6