Comparing and Ordering Fractions

What is the top number of a fraction called?

• Denominator

• Numerator

• Quotient

• Divisor

Which symbol opens to the left?

• Not equal to

• Equal to

• Greater than

• Less than

If the denominators are the same, how do you compare fractions?

• By finding the least common multiple

• By comparing the denominators

• By comparing the numerators

• By cross-multiplying

Which of the following fractions is the largest: 8/23, 7/23, 5/23, 3/23?

• 3/23

• 7/23

• 8/23

• 5/23

What is the first step in comparing fractions with different denominators?

• Finding the least common multiple

• Adding the fractions

• Cross-multiplying

• Subtracting the fractions

What is the least common multiple of 10 and 15?

• 10

• 15

• 20

• 30

How do you compare 4/9 and 5/11 using cross-multiplication?

• Add 4 and 9, then add 5 and 11

• Multiply 4 by 9 and 5 by 11

• Multiply 4 by 11 and 9 by 5

• Subtract 4 from 9, then subtract 5 from 11

Which fraction is greater: 4/9 or 5/11?

• They are equal

• 5/11

• Cannot be determined

• 4/9

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

• By comparing the numerators

• By finding the least common multiple

• By comparing the denominators

• By cross-multiplying

Which of the following fractions is the smallest: 4/25, 4/11, 4/7, 4/5?

• 4/5

• 4/25

• 4/11

• 4/7