Compare Fractions

Front

What is the number on top of a fraction called?

Back

Numerator

Front

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

Back

Denominator

Front

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

Back

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Front

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

Back

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Front

What does the fraction 1/2 represent?

Back

One half of a whole.

Front

How do you compare two fractions with the same denominator?

Back

Look at the numerators; the larger numerator means the larger fraction.

Front

How do you compare two fractions with different denominators?

Back

Find a common denominator or convert to decimals.

Front

What fraction is represented by three equal parts out of four?

Back

3/4

Front

If 1/4 is less than 1/2, what symbol would you use to compare them?

Back

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Front

If 3/4 is greater than 1/2, what symbol would you use to compare them?

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