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 fraction is larger: 1/3 or 1/6?

Back

1/3

Front

Which fraction is larger: 1/10 or 1/2?

Back

1/2

Front

What does it mean when two fractions are equal?

Back

They represent the same value.

Front

How do you compare fractions with the same denominator?

Back

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

Front

How do you compare fractions with different denominators?

Back

Find a common denominator or convert to decimals.

Front

What is a proper fraction?

Back

A fraction where the numerator is less than the denominator.

Front

What is an improper fraction?

Back

A fraction where the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator.

Front

What is a mixed number?

Back

A whole number combined with a proper fraction.