Compare Fractions

Front

What is the number on the top of a fraction called?

Back

Numerator

Front

What is the number on the bottom of a fraction called?

Back

Denominator

Front

How do you compare the fractions 3/8 and 2/3?

Back

3/8 < 2/3

Front

What symbol would you use to compare 5/5 and 3/4?

Back

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Front

Which fraction is equivalent to 1?

Back

5/5

Front

What does it mean for two fractions to be equivalent?

Back

They represent the same part of a whole.

Front

How can you find a common denominator for 1/4 and 1/6?

Back

The least common multiple of 4 and 6 is 12.

Front

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

Back

Find a common denominator.

Front

If you have 1/2 and 2/5, which is greater?

Back

1/2 is greater than 2/5.

Front

What is a fraction?

Back

A way to represent a part of a whole.