Compare Fractions

Front

Which number is the largest? 1/5, 1/8, 1/12, 1/9

Back

1/5

Front

Compare the fractions: 1/4 and 1/6

Back

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Front

The number on the bottom of a fraction is called what?

Back

denominator

Front

The number on top of a fraction is called what?

Back

numerator

Front

Compare the fractions: 2/3 and 1/2

Back

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Front

What do you call fractions that have the same denominator?

Back

like fractions

Front

What do you call fractions that have different denominators?

Back

unlike fractions

Front

Which fraction is larger: 3/4 or 2/3?

Back

3/4

Front

If two fractions are equal, what symbol do we use to compare them?

Back

=

Front

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

Back

Find a common denominator.