A fraction represents a part of a whole. It consists of a numerator (the top number) and a denominator (the bottom number). For example, in the fraction $$\frac{1}{2}$$ , 1 is the numerator and 2 is the denominator.

Which is greater: $$\frac{1}{4}$$ or $$\frac{1}{2}$$ ?

$$\frac{1}{2}$$ is greater than $$\frac{1}{4}$$ because 2 (the denominator of $$\frac{1}{2}$$ ) is smaller than 4 (the denominator of $$\frac{1}{4}$$ ).

Which is less: $$\frac{1}{3}$$ or $$\frac{1}{4}$$ ?

$$\frac{1}{4}$$ is less than $$\frac{1}{3}$$ because 4 (the denominator of $$\frac{1}{4}$$ ) is larger than 3 (the denominator of $$\frac{1}{3}$$ ).

The numerator is the top part of a fraction that indicates how many parts of the whole are being considered.

What is a denominator?

The denominator is the bottom part of a fraction that indicates how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

How do you find the greater fraction between $$\frac{2}{6}$$ and $$\frac{2}{3}$$ ?

$$\frac{2}{3}$$ is greater than $$\frac{2}{6}$$ because both have the same numerator (2), but 3 (the denominator of $$\frac{2}{3}$$ ) is smaller than 6 (the denominator of $$\frac{2}{6}$$ ).

What does it mean if two fractions are equal?

Two fractions are equal if they represent the same part of a whole, even if they have different numerators and denominators. For example, $$\frac{2}{4}$$ is equal to $$\frac{1}{2}$$ .

What is the relationship between fractions and division?

Fractions can be understood as division. For example, $$\frac{1}{2}$$ means 1 divided by 2.

What is a proper fraction?

A proper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is less than the denominator, such as $$\frac{3}{4}$$ .

What is an improper fraction?

An improper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator, such as $$\frac{5}{4}$$ .

What is a mixed number?

A mixed number is a whole number combined with a proper fraction, such as 1 $$\frac{1}{2}$$ .

Comparing Fractions with like Numerators (3.3H) Flashcards

Student preview

15 questions

Show all answers

1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a fraction?

Back

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does it mean to compare fractions?

Back

Comparing fractions involves determining which fraction is larger, smaller, or if they are equal. This is done by looking at the numerators and denominators.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are like numerators?

Back

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How do you compare fractions with like numerators?

Back

To compare fractions with like numerators, look at the denominators. The fraction with the smaller denominator is the larger fraction.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Back

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Back

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the rule for comparing fractions with like numerators?

Back

The rule is: If the numerators are the same, the fraction with the smaller denominator is greater.

Access all questions and much more by creating a free account

Create resources

Host any resource

Get auto-graded reports

Continue with Google

Continue with Email

Continue with Classlink

Continue with Clever

or continue with

Microsoft

Apple

Others

Already have an account?

Similar Resources on Wayground

9 questions

Grade 4 Science Term 1 2024-2025 Exam Practice 2

Flashcard

•

4th Grade

10 questions

Mathematics Glossary

Flashcard

•

KG

12 questions

Addition & Subtraction within 20

Flashcard

•

1st Grade

10 questions

Body Parts for Kindergarten

Flashcard

•

KG

11 questions

Playground Equipment

Flashcard

•

3rd Grade

8 questions

Vocabulary Flashcards

Flashcard

•

3rd Grade

10 questions

Disney descendants flashcard

Flashcard

•

KG

14 questions

Shapes

Flashcard

•

3rd Grade

Popular Resources on Wayground

8 questions

Spartan Way - Classroom Responsible

Quiz

•

9th - 12th Grade

15 questions

Fractions on a Number Line

Quiz

•

3rd Grade

14 questions

Boundaries & Healthy Relationships

Lesson

•

6th - 8th Grade

20 questions

Equivalent Fractions

Quiz

•

3rd Grade

3 questions

Integrity and Your Health

Lesson

•

6th - 8th Grade

25 questions

Multiplication Facts

Quiz

•

5th Grade

9 questions

FOREST Perception

Lesson

•

KG

20 questions

Main Idea and Details

Quiz

•

5th Grade

Discover more resources for Mathematics

15 questions

Fractions on a Number Line

Quiz

•

3rd Grade

20 questions

Equivalent Fractions

Quiz

•

3rd Grade

18 questions

Comparing Fractions with same numerator or denominator

Quiz

•

3rd Grade

10 questions

Area

Quiz

•

3rd Grade

17 questions

Fractions Review

Quiz

•

3rd Grade

$Adding & Subtracting fractions with like denominators$

22 questions

Adding & Subtracting fractions with like denominators

Quiz

•

3rd - 5th Grade

100 questions

100 multiplication facts

Quiz

•

3rd Grade

20 questions

Division Facts

Quiz

•

3rd Grade