Compare Unit Fractions

Front

What is a unit fraction?

Back

A unit fraction is a fraction where the numerator is 1 and the denominator is a positive integer, such as 1/2, 1/3, or 1/4.

Front

How do you compare two fractions?

Back

To compare two fractions, you can find a common denominator or convert them to decimals.

Front

Which is larger: 1/4 or 1/6?

Back

1/4 is larger than 1/6.

Front

What does it mean if two fractions are equal?

Back

Two fractions are equal if they represent the same part of a whole, such as 1/2 and 2/4.

Front

Which symbol is used to show that one fraction is less than another?

Back

The symbol '<' is used to show that one fraction is less than another.

Front

Which is larger: 1/5 or 1/8?

Back

1/5 is larger than 1/8.

Front

If Cathy worked for 1/4 of an hour and Carson worked for 1/6 of an hour, who worked longer?

Back

Cathy worked longer.

Front

What is the largest fraction among 1/5, 1/8, 1/12, and 1/9?

Back

1/5 is the largest fraction.

Front

How can you tell if a fraction is larger or smaller than 1/2?

Back

If the numerator is less than half of the denominator, the fraction is smaller than 1/2; if it is more, it is larger.

Front

What is a common denominator?

Back

A common denominator is a number that is a multiple of the denominators of two or more fractions, allowing them to be compared or added.