Comparing Fractions Like and Unlike Denominators

The ____________________ is a common multiple of two or more denominators.

• equivalent

• simplest fraction

• common denominator

• mixed number

____________ fractions represent the same part-to-whole relationship (like 1/2 and 2/4)

• reciprocal

• multiplicative inverse

• equivalent

• mixed number

The ________________ is the number below the bar in a common fraction that tells how many equal parts are in the whole; a divisor.

• numerator

• partition

• denominator

• unit-fraction

Numbers such as 1/3 and  2/6 that represent the same amount are

• composite numbers

• mixed number

• equivalent fractions

• improper fractions

Compare the Fractions in the picture:

• <

• >

• +

• =

Compare these fractions

• 3/4 > 6/8

• 3/4 = 6/8

• 3/4 = 6/8

Answer explanation

You can quickly compare fractions by using this method...

Use the picture to decide which is larger, 1/4 or 3/8, or if they are equal.

• 1/4 is larger

• 3/8 is larger

• They are Equal

• Cannot Be Determined

Which fraction is greater?

2/3 __ 4/6

• <

• >

• =

compare
3/6   _____     3/2

• greater than

• less than

• equal to