Comparing Fractions: A Comprehensive Review

This video tutorial reviews strategies for comparing fractions. It covers methods for comparing fractions with the same denominator, the same numerator, related denominators, and unrelated denominators. The tutorial emphasizes understanding the size of fraction pieces and how to make denominators the same for easier comparison. Students are encouraged to use these strategies to solve problems and are given homework instructions to practice these skills.

What does it mean when fractions have the same denominator?

• The fractions cannot be compared

• Each piece of the fraction is the same size

• The fractions represent the same value

• The numerators are the same

When comparing 2/7 and 5/7, which fraction is larger?

• 5/7

• Cannot be determined

• 2/7

• Both are equal

If two fractions have the same numerator, what must be compared to determine which is larger?

• The whole number part

• The number of times the fraction is used

• The size of the pieces represented by the denominators

• The color of the pieces

What happens to the size of pieces when the denominator is larger?

• There is no change in size

• Pieces become larger

• Pieces become smaller

• Pieces become colorful

How can you make fractions with different denominators comparable?

• By adding the numerators

• By finding a common denominator

• By dividing the denominators

• By subtracting one fraction from the other

What is the result of making equivalent fractions by adjusting denominators?

• Fractions become unrelated

• Fractions can be directly compared

• Fractions change their values

• Fractions become easier to add

What does doubling the numerator and denominator in a fraction do?

• Reduces the fraction's value

• Makes the fraction simpler

• Creates an equivalent fraction

• Changes the fraction's value

In the context of fractions, what does 'related denominators' imply?

• Denominators that are the same

• Denominators that can be made the same through multiplication

• Denominators that are prime numbers

• Denominators that are unrelated

Which fraction is larger: 1/4 or 2/8?

• 2/8

• 1/4

• Both are equal

• Cannot be determined

What method can be used to compare fractions with unrelated denominators?

• Multiplying numerators

• Finding the least common multiple

• Subtracting numerators

• None of the above