Fractions Flashcard for 5th Grade

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Compare the fractions 5/8 and 3/8. Which fraction is smaller?

Back

3/8 is smaller than 5/8.

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Multiply the fraction 2/5 by the whole number 3.

Back

2/5 * 3 = 6/5.

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Compare the fractions 2/3 and 3/4. Which fraction is greater?

Back

3/4 is greater than 2/3.

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Add the fractions 1/3 and 2/3.

Back

1/3 + 2/3 = 1.

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Multiply the fraction 3/4 by the whole number 2.

Back

3/4 * 2 = 6/4.

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What is a fraction?

Back

A fraction represents a part of a whole, expressed as a numerator over a denominator.

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What is the numerator in a fraction?

Back

The numerator is the top number in a fraction, indicating how many parts are being considered.

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What is the denominator in a fraction?

Back

The denominator is the bottom number in a fraction, indicating the total number of equal parts.

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How do you compare two fractions with different denominators?

Back

Convert them to a common denominator or convert them to decimals.

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What does it mean to multiply a fraction by a whole number?

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It means to take that fraction and add it to itself as many times as the whole number indicates.