Fractions
What is the top number in a fraction called?
numerator
Compare 3/6 & 4/6
3/6 < 4/6
Compare fractions using <>, or = 5/6 and 5/8
5/6 > 5/8
Compare fractions using <>, or = 5/6 and 4/12
5/6 > 4/12
What is the line that separates the numerator and the denominator called?
division line
Compare 7/11 & 9/11
7/11 < 9/11
Compare fractions using <>, or = 5/10 and 5/12
5/10 > 5/12
Compare fractions using <>, or = 1/3 and 2/3
1/3 < 2/3
In the following fraction, which number is the "numerator"? 1/4
1
Compare 4/6 & 3/6
4/6 > 3/6
Compare fractions using <>, or = 9/12 and 9/10
9/12 < 9/10
Which fraction is a whole 2/8, 1/4, 3/3, or 1/12
3/3
Where is the denominator located?
On the bottom, D down
Read this expression -
3/4 > 1/4
3/4 is greater than 1/4
Compare 12/12 & 5/12
12/12 > 5/12
Compare fractions using <>, or = 1/3 and 1/5
1/3 > 1/5
If Maria and Dustin are running on the same track, and Maria ran 1/3 of the track and Dustin ran 2/3 of the track. Who ran farther?
How do you know if a fraction is a whole?
the top and the bottom are the same
Read this expression -
6/3 = 4/2
6/3 is equal to 4/2
Compare 4/4 & 3/4
4/4 > 3/4
Compare fractions using <>, or = 3/4 and 3/6
3/4 > 3/6
If Mrs. S is painting her house. She painted 1/3 of her house. Mr. S painted 1/8 of the house. Who painted more of the house?
Mrs. S