Comparing and Understanding Fractions

This video tutorial covers the topic of comparing fractions, including an introduction to the types of fractions: simple and mixed. It explains how to compare fractions with the same denominator, mixed fractions with simple fractions, and mixed fractions with each other. The tutorial also covers comparing fractions with different denominators using cross multiplication. The video concludes with practice problems to reinforce the concepts learned.

What are the two types of fractions introduced in the video?

• Decimal and percentage fractions

• Ordinary and decimal fractions

• Ordinary and mixed fractions

• Mixed and decimal fractions

In an ordinary fraction, what is the term for the number above the line?

• Dividend

• Quotient

• Numerator

• Denominator

When comparing ordinary fractions with the same denominator, what should you compare?

• Mixed numbers

• Numerators

• Whole numbers

• Denominators

Which type of fraction is always larger when compared to an ordinary fraction?

• Decimal fraction

• Mixed fraction

• Improper fraction

• Equivalent fraction

How do you compare two mixed fractions?

• Compare the whole numbers

• Compare the numerators

• Compare the denominators

• Convert to improper fractions

What method is used to compare ordinary fractions with different denominators?

• Cross-multiplication

• Finding a common denominator

• Using a calculator

• Converting to decimals

What is the result of cross-multiplying 2/7 and 3/4?

• 14 and 12

• 14 and 18

• 8 and 21

• 28 and 21

In the practice problems, what is the comparison result of 2/9 and 2/9?

• Cannot be determined

• They are equal

• 2/9 is smaller

• 2/9 is greater

Which fraction is larger: 4/6 or 2/7?

• 2/7

• Cannot be determined

• 4/6

• They are equal

What is the comparison result of 2/8 and 3/11?

• They are equal

• 3/11 is greater

• Cannot be determined

• 2/8 is greater