Compare and Order Fractions
Compare the fractions using <, >, or =
5/6 4/6
5/6 > 4/6
Write two equivalent fractions for 2/3
WHAT IS 4/6 6/9 8/12 10/15
What is the top number of a fraction called?
Numerator
Compare the fractions using <, >, or =.
3/4 3/8
3/4 > 3/5
Write two equivalent fractions for 1/3.
2/6, 3/9, 4/12, 5/15
What are the total parts of the whole in a fraction called?
Denominator
Compare the fractions using <, >, or =.
10/20 10/12
10/20 < 10/12
Write two equivalent fractions for 5/10.
1/2, 10/20, 15/30, 20/40
What does the fraction bar in the middle of a fraction mean?
Out of or divided by
Compare the fractions using <, >, or =.
1/2 5/10
Write two equivalent fractions for 3/4.
6/8, 9/12, 15/20, 18/24
What vocabulary word means the same as equal?
Equivalent
Compare the fractions using >, <, =
2/10 20/100
2/10 = 20/100
Write two equivalent fractions for 1.
1/1, 2/2, 3/3, 4/4
Name a way fractions can be used in real life? Think, why am I learning fractions?
to divide food, money or other items