Comparing Fractions
Which fraction is greater? 1/4 or 3/8
3/8
1/4 + 3/4 =
1
A fraction represents...
the parts of a whole.
4/8
1/2
1/3 + 2/6 =
2/3 or 4/6
What is the total number of parts called?
Denominator
3/9
1/3
1/2 + 3/8 =
7/8
What do you call a fraction whose numerator is greater than its denominator?
An improper fraction
6/30
1/5
Which fraction is greater 7/11 or 7/12?
7/11
4/12 + 2/6
8/12 or 2/6 or 1/3
What is the number of part being represented in the fraction, called?
The numerator
9/21
3/7
Which fraction is smaller 5/25 or 8/50?
8/50
8/9 + 3/10 =
107/90
What do you call a fraction that has a whole number in front of it?
A mixed number
8/12
2/3