Equivalent Fractions
1/2 = __ /4
2/4
What does this symbol mean?
>
Greater than.
What is the top number in a fraction called?
Numerator
Compare these fractions using these symbols: >, <, =
1/5 ___ 4/9
1/5 < 4/9
3/5 = 6/ __
6/10
What does this symbol mean?
=
Equal to.
What is the bottom number in a fraction called?
Denominator
Compare these fractions using these symbols: <, >, =
2/5 __ 4/8
2/5 < 4/8
1/2
What does this symbol mean?
<
Less than.
______ is a fancy word that means splitting a shape into equal pieces.
Partition
Compare these fractions using these symbols: <, >, =
3/7 ___ 4/10
3/7 > 4/10
10/10 = __ /2
2/2
In order to compare fractions, they must be the SAME _____ and SAME ______.
Shape and Size
Name this fraction: 1/2
Compare these fractions using these symbols: <, >, =
9/10 ___ 4/6
9/10 > 4/6
2/__ = 8/12
2/3
What does equivalent mean?
Equivalent means equal.
What is the definition of a fraction?
A fraction is a part of a whole.
Compare these fractions using these symbols: >, <, =
4/4 __ 3/3
4/4 = 3/3