Compare Fractions

Front

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

Back

Numerator

Front

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

Back

Denominator

Front

How do you compare fractions using symbols?

Back

Use >, <, or = to compare fractions.

Front

If Hunter finished 3/8 of his homework and Macy finished 2/3, which fraction is greater?

Back

2/3 is greater than 3/8.

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 does it mean if two fractions are equal?

Back

It means they represent the same part of a whole.

Front

How can you convert 1/2 to an equivalent fraction with a denominator of 4?

Back

1/2 = 2/4.

Front

What is an equivalent fraction?

Back

Fractions that represent the same value, like 1/2 and 2/4.

Front

How do you find a common denominator for 1/3 and 1/4?

Back

The common denominator is 12.

Front

What is the first step in comparing fractions?

Back

Find a common denominator.