Comparing Fractions
Which fraction is larger?
1/3 or 2/3
2/3
True or False
Equivalent Fractions are equal in value and size.
True or False
The numerator of a fraction represents the part of the fraction that is shaded.
True!
When putting fractions on a number-line what are the endpoints?
0 and 1
Represent the fraction one-half.
1/2
_______I_______
3/4 ____ 2/4
3/4 > 2/4
True or False
1/2, 2/4, and 3/7 are all equivalent fractions.
False
1/2 = 2/4 = 3/6
What is the bottom number of a fraction called?
Denominator
If I was making a number line to represent 2/5 how many equal pieces would I break the number line into?
5
Represent the fraction four-fifths.
4/5
___I____I____I____I____
Fill in the blank with the correct symbol (>,<,=)
2/4 ____ 4/8
2/4 = 4/8
1/2, 2/4, 4/8, 5/10...
What is the unit fraction for a shape that is divided like this?
*draw on board
1/3
Represent 1/2 on a number line.
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0 1/2 1
Select the image(s) and phrase(s) that represent 3/4.
*draw on board
three-fourths
square
circle
Fill in the blank with the correct symbol (>,<,=)
1/5 _____ 1/3
1/5 < 1/3
Give me 2 equivalent fractions for 1.
1/1, 2/2, 3/3, 4/4, 5/5, 6/6...
Write the fractions represented by these words:
two-fifths
three-fourths
two-fifths 2/5
three-fourths 3/4
Represent 3/5 on a number line.
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0 1/5 2/5 3/5 4/5 5/5=1
X
Show three ways to represent the fraction 1/3.
one-third
circle divided in 3, 1 shaded
tape diagram divided in 3, 1 shaded
one of 3 circles colored
Fill in the blank with the correct symbol (>,<,=)
2/6 ____ 1/3
2/6 = 1/3
Which of the following represent equivalent fractions?
1. 2. 3. 4.
*draw on board
1, 3, and 4
What is a unit fraction?
A fraction with a 1 in the numerator, represents 1 part of the whole.
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Place the following fractions on the number line:
3/6, 1/6, 5/6
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1/6 3/6 5/6
Select the images that represent four-sevenths.
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
*draw on the board
1. 3. 5.