Comparing Fractions 4th Grade

What does the denominator of a fraction represent?

• The number of parts being considered.

• The total number of equal parts that make up a whole.

• The difference between the numerator and the whole.

• The product of the numerator and the whole.

When comparing two fractions with the same denominator, how do you determine which fraction is larger?

• The fraction with the smaller numerator is larger.

• The fraction with the larger numerator is larger.

• The fractions are always equal.

• You need to find the least common multiple of the numerators.

If two fractions have the same numerator, which fraction is considered larger?

• The fraction with the larger denominator.

• The fraction with the smaller denominator.

• The fractions are equal if the numerators are the same.

• The fraction that is closer to zero.

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What is the first step when comparing fractions with different numerators and denominators, and a benchmark fraction isn't easily applicable?

• Multiply the numerators together.

• Find the least common multiple (LCM) of the denominators.

• Subtract the smaller fraction from the larger fraction.

• Convert both fractions to decimals.