Comparing Fractions: Review and Practice

Organize these options into the right categories

Groups:

(a) proper fraction

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(b) improper faction

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(c) mixed fraction

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(d) Whole number

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Label the different parts of a fraction.

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b

c

d

denominator

numerator

whole number

bar

Reorder the following from lowest to highest (between 0 to 1).

• 2/13

• 2/5

• 9/17

• 7/9

• 6/7

Match the following (each fraction is less than 1)

• 2/5

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• 3/7

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• 8/10

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• 4/14

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• 1/3

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The number under the top number of a fraction is called the ​ (a)   . The number above the bottom number of a fraction is called the ​ (b)   .

• denominator
• numerator
• bar
• whole number

2/3 ​ (a)   3/4

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5/6 ​ (a)   7/12

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Answer explanation

5/6 = 10/12

1/2 ​ (a)   3/5

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Answer explanation

3/5 = 6/10 or 60%

so 1/2 < 60%

2/5 ​ (a)   4/10

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Answer explanation

2/5 = 4/10 = 40%

2/7 ​ (a)   3/8

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Answer explanation

2/7 < 3/8