Compare Fractions

Front

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

Back

Denominator

Front

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

Back

Numerator

Front

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

Back

3/8 < 2/3

Front

If Bell ate 1/4 of a pie and Susan ate 2/8 of a pie, who ate less?

Back

They ate the same amount.

Front

What symbol is used to show that one fraction is greater than another?

Back

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Front

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

Back

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Front

What is the equivalent fraction of 1/2 with a denominator of 4?

Back

2/4

Front

If you have 3/4 of a pizza and you eat 1/4, how much is left?

Back

2/4 or 1/2 of the pizza.

Front

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

Back

Find a common denominator.

Front

If 1/3 is compared to 2/6, what is the result?

Back

1/3 = 2/6