A fraction represents a part of a whole and is written as $$\frac{a}{b}$$ , where 'a' is the numerator (the number of parts) and 'b' is the denominator (the total number of equal parts).

What is the greater fraction: $$\frac{3}{4}$$ or $$\frac{2}{4}$$ ?

$$\frac{3}{4}$$ is greater than $$\frac{2}{4}$$ because 3 is greater than 2.

What is the greater fraction: $$\frac{1}{2}$$ or $$\frac{2}{8}$$ ?

$$\frac{1}{2}$$ is greater than $$\frac{2}{8}$$ because they are equivalent, and $$\frac{1}{2}$$ is larger.

Which fraction is greater: $$\frac{7}{8}$$ or $$\frac{3}{4}$$ ?

$$\frac{7}{8}$$ is greater than $$\frac{3}{4}$$ because 7/8 is closer to 1.

What does it mean if a fraction has a larger denominator?

A fraction with a larger denominator represents smaller parts of the whole, making it smaller than a fraction with a smaller denominator if the numerators are the same.

How can you find equivalent fractions?

To find equivalent fractions, multiply or divide both the numerator and denominator by the same non-zero number.

What is the relationship between $$\frac{2}{4}$$ and $$\frac{2}{6}$$ ?

$$\frac{2}{4}$$ is greater than $$\frac{2}{6}$$ because fourths are larger than sixths.

How do you represent fractions on a number line?

To represent fractions on a number line, divide the line into equal parts based on the denominator and mark the numerator.

What is the greater fraction: $$\frac{3}{8}$$ or $$\frac{5}{8}$$ ?

$$\frac{5}{8}$$ is greater than $$\frac{3}{8}$$ because 5 is greater than 3.

What is a proper fraction?

A proper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is less than the denominator, such as $$\frac{3}{4}$$ .

What is an improper fraction?

An improper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator, such as $$\frac{5}{4}$$ .

What is a mixed number?

A mixed number is a whole number combined with a proper fraction, such as 1 $$\frac{1}{2}$$ .

Comparing Fractions Flashcards

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What is a fraction?

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What does it mean for two fractions to be equivalent?

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Two fractions are equivalent if they represent the same part of a whole, even if they have different numerators and denominators.

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How do you compare two fractions with the same denominator?

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When comparing fractions with the same denominator, the fraction with the larger numerator is greater.

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How do you compare two fractions with different denominators?

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To compare fractions with different denominators, convert them to equivalent fractions with a common denominator or use a number line.

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CCSS.4.NF.A.2

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3D

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