Compare Fractions
what is a benchmark fraction?
A fraction used as a reference number that can be used to compare two fractions.
8
What is an equivalent fraction for 1/2?
Some examples are:
2/4, 3/6, 4/8, 5/10, 6/12
10 x 10=
100
2/5 compared to 1/2
2/5 is less than 1/2
108 divided 9
12
2/7 + 4/7=?
6/7
200 x 2 =
400
2/6 compared to 1/3
equal
321 divided by 2 is...
160 r1
Find the sum
3 2/10 + 5 9/10
9 and 1/10
What are all the factors of 12?
1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 12
7/8 compared to 5/10
7/8 is greater than 5/10
88 / 7
12 r 4
Find an equivalent fraction: 3/5
6/10, 9/15, 30/50, etc.
40 x 20
800
Elizabeth walked 3/8 mile to school. Then she walked 4/8 more of a mile to school. How far did she walk?
7/8 of a mile
550 divided by 5
110
Subtract.
3 8/9 - 1 2/3
2 2/9
Ms. Maddie had a birthday party at Total Laser Fun, a new happening place in Helena. Five of her friends joined her. They wanted to play Laser Tag, Dodge Ball, and the Wipeout Game. If the tickets for unlimited games cost $20 each, how much did it cost for the entire party to play?
$120