Compare Fractions
Compare Using <, >, or =
1/2 and 1/5
1/2 > 1/5
Draw a fraction model to show 1/3
1 out of 3 equal parts
Order from least to greatest
1/10 9/10 3/10
1/10 3/10 9/10
1/5 + 1/5 + 1/5 =
3/5
What word describes the number of equal parts the whole is divided into?
Denominator
Compare Using <, >, or =
2/8 and 7/8
2/8 < 7/8
Draw a fraction model to show 4/5
4 out of 5 equal parts shaded
Order from least to greatest
1/2 1/4 1/7
1/7 1/4 1/2
1/8 + 1/8 + 1/8 + 1/8 =
4/8 or 1/2
What do you call the top number in a fraction?
Numerator
Compare Using <, >, or =
3/6 and 1/2
3/6 = 1/2
What fraction is shown by the model?
(See slide)
3/10
Order from least to greatest
1/6 1/3 1/9
1/6 1/3 1/9
3/5 + 1/5 =
4/5
What does the word equivalent mean?
Given an example
Has the same value
Example - 2/4 and 1/2
Compare Using <, >, or =
2/10 and 5/6
2<10 < 5/6
What fraction is show by the model?
(See slide)
4/3 or 1 1/3
Order from least to greatest
1/4 3/3 7/8
1/4 7/8 3/3
3/10 + 6/ 10 =
9/10
What is an improper fraction? Explain and give an example
A fraction where the numerator is greater than the denominator.
Example: 6/4
Compare Using <, >, or =
4/4 and 1
4/4 = 1 whole
What number is shown by the point on the number line?
(See slide)
2/6
Order from least to greatest
5/10 1/8 3/4
1/8 5/10 3/4
5/8 + 3/8 =
8/8 or 1 whole
Write an example of a unit fraction
Example:
1/2 1/3 1/4 1/5 and so on