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Only if numerators are equal: eg 1/2 is less than 2/3
It is never possible to say that which is bigger when the only information you have is the denominator. 1/2 is less than 2/3, 1/2 is more than 3/8 etc. To see which is bigger more clearly, the best method is to get it into number form (instead of fractions) so that it is clearer. This sentence is almost the same as above, except that now it also has a number: 1/2 (0.5) is less than 2/3 (0.6...), 1/2 (0.5) is more than 3/8 (0.375).
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How can you tell if a fraction is bigger or smaller?
The bigger the denominator(lowest) the smaller the fraction
A fraction that has a small numerator and a bigger denominator?
A fraction with a numerator that is smaller than its denominator is less than one.
Which is bigger one third or one fourth?
When the numerators are the same, the bigger denominator gives the smaller fraction and the smaller denominator the bigger fraction. So 3 < 4 means that 1/3 > 1/4
Is one tenth bigger than one third?
No, it isn't. The bigger the denominator (bottom number), the smaller the fraction ~x
When two fractions refer to the same whole explain why the fraction with a lesser denominator has larger pieces than the fraction with a greater denominator?
The fraction with the smaller denominator has fewer pieces in the whole. So each piece must be bigger.
How can you tell if a fraction is bigger or smaller?
The bigger the denominator(lowest) the smaller the fraction
Why cant you compare the denominator but you can compare the numerator?
You can compare the denominators.If the numerators are the same, the fraction with the bigger denominator has the smaller value.You can compare the denominators.If the numerators are the same, the fraction with the bigger denominator has the smaller value.You can compare the denominators.If the numerators are the same, the fraction with the bigger denominator has the smaller value.You can compare the denominators.If the numerators are the same, the fraction with the bigger denominator has the smaller value.
What happens to a fraction if its denominator is increased or decreased?
If a fraction's denominator is increased, the number gets smaller. If a fraction's denominator is decreased, the number gets bigger.
A fraction that has a small numerator and a bigger denominator?
A fraction with a numerator that is smaller than its denominator is less than one.
Is 1 sixth bigger or smaller than 1 eighth?
Bigger - the higher the denominator of a fraction, the smaller the 'piece'
Which is bigger one third or one fourth?
When the numerators are the same, the bigger denominator gives the smaller fraction and the smaller denominator the bigger fraction. So 3 < 4 means that 1/3 > 1/4
When comparing fractions what must you do if the numerators are the same?
If the numerators are the same then a fraction with a bigger denominator is smaller than a fraction with a biiger denominator. The bigger the number you divide by, the smalller each bit is.
Proper fraction and improper fraction?
If you're asking the difference, then a proper fraction is when the numerator is smaller than the denominator. And an improper fraction is a fraction bigger than whole or when the numerator is larger than the denominator.
What happends when a numarator in a fraction gets bigger?
When the numerator gets bigger, the fraction gets bigger; that is, it has a greater value The opposite is true if the denominator gets bigger; in this case the the fraction gets smaller; that is, it has a lesser value
Is one tenth bigger than one third?
No, it isn't. The bigger the denominator (bottom number), the smaller the fraction ~x
When the number of a fraction is smaller then denominator?
When the numerator of a fraction is smaller than the denominator, that's a proper fraction.
What fraction is greater 3 over 10 or 3 over 11?
3 over 10; the bigger denominator the smaller the fraction.
