Compare Fractions
Which is greater? 1/2 or 4/6?
4/6.
2/3 = ?/9
6/9
What is the TOP NUMBER called in a fraction?
Numerator
5/6 - 3/6
2/6
Two fractions are equivalent to 1/4. The fractions have the denominators 8 and 16. What are the fractions?
2/8 and 4/16
Which fraction is smaller? 1/3 or 1/6?
1/6
Write 3 fractions that are equivalent to 1/2.
Examples: 3/6 4/8 5/10 6/12
What is the BOTTON NUMBER called in a fraction?
Denominator
6/8 - 4/8
2/8
A whole pie is cut into 8 equal slices. Three of the slices are served. How much of the pie is left?
5/8
Greater than, less than, or equal to:
4/5 5/6
less than
25/30 = ?/6
5/6
What is a UNIT FRACTION?
The numerator of the fraction is one.
1 1/3 - 2/3
2/3
Write a mixed number that is equivalent to 16/3 ?
5 1/3
Which is greater?
1/2 or 5/10
write two equivalent fractions for 1/3
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Define equivalent fractions.
Fractions that are EQUAL in SIZE but have different numerators and denominators.
2 1/5 - 3/5
8/5 or 1 3/5
A pattern calls for 2 1/4 yards of material and 1 1/4 yards of lining. How much total fabric is needed?
3 2/4
Which is smaller?
1/5 or 1/4?
1/5
write two equivalent fractions for 25/30
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What does it mean to DECOMPOSE?
Break apart
2 4/8 - 6/8
14/8 or 1 6/8
An orange is divided into 6 equal wedges. Jody eats 1 wedge. Then she eats 3 more wedges. How much of the orange did Jody eat?
4/6