Comparing fractions and Is this fraction greater or less than 1?

Front

Which fraction is the smallest? 1/4, 1/6, 1/8, 1/2

Back

1/8

Front

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

Back

denominator

Front

1/3 is _______________ 1.

Back

less than

Front

Which fractions are greater than 1/4? 1/6 and 1/3, 2/6 and 1/2, 3/6 and 1/2, 6/8 and 1/6

Back

3/6 and 1/2

Front

Which fraction is less than 1/2? 1/4, 2/4, 3/4, 3/6

Back

1/4

Front

What is a fraction?

Back

A fraction represents a part of a whole.

Front

What does the numerator in a fraction represent?

Back

The numerator represents the number of parts we have.

Front

What does it mean if a fraction is greater than 1?

Back

It means the numerator is larger than the denominator.

Front

How do you compare two fractions with the same denominator?

Back

Compare 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.