Module 5 Lesson 15 compare fractions

Front

What is a fraction?

Back

A fraction represents a part of a whole. It consists of a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number).

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What does the numerator in a fraction represent?

Back

The numerator represents the number of parts we have.

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What does the denominator in a fraction represent?

Back

The denominator represents the total number of equal parts the whole is divided into.

Front

How do you compare two fractions with different denominators?

Back

To compare fractions with different denominators, convert them to have a common denominator or convert them to decimal form.

Front

Which is greater: 1/3 or 1/4?

Back

1/3 is greater than 1/4.

Front

What is the first step in comparing fractions?

Back

Find a common denominator or convert to decimals.

Front

If Veronica ate 1/8 of a pizza and Justine ate 1/3, who ate more?

Back

Justine ate more because 1/3 is greater than 1/8.

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What is the symbol for 'greater than'?

Back

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What is the symbol for 'less than'?

Back

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Front

What is the symbol for 'equal to'?

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=