Comparing Fractions Using Benchmarks Flashcard

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole and is written as 'a/b', where 'a' is the numerator (the number of parts) and 'b' is the denominator (the total number of equal parts).

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What does it mean to compare fractions?

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Comparing fractions involves determining which fraction is larger, smaller, or if they are equal by evaluating their values.

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What is a benchmark fraction?

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A benchmark fraction is a simple fraction that is used as a reference point to compare other fractions, such as 1/2 or 1/4.

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How do you use 1/2 as a benchmark to compare fractions?

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To use 1/2 as a benchmark, determine if each fraction is greater than, less than, or equal to 1/2.

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Which is greater: 3/4 or 1/2?

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3/4 is greater than 1/2.

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How do you compare 5/6 and 2/3 using 1/2 as a benchmark?

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5/6 is greater than 1/2, while 2/3 is also greater than 1/2, but 5/6 is greater than 2/3.

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What does it mean if a fraction is less than a benchmark?

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If a fraction is less than a benchmark, it means its value is smaller than the benchmark fraction.

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Compare 2/5 and 3/7 using 1/4 as a benchmark.

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2/5 is greater than 1/4, and 3/7 is less than 1/4.

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Which fraction is greater: 3/4 or 2/3?

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3/4 is greater than 2/3.

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If you use 1/4 as a benchmark, which is greater: 5/8 or 3/4?

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3/4 is greater than 5/8.