Use benchmark fractions
~7 min
Use familiar benchmarks to judge whether a fraction is less than, equal to, or greater than a benchmark.
Comparing Fractions to One-Half
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A fraction is exactly one-half if the numerator is half of the denominator. If the numerator is less than half of the denominator, the fraction is less than one-half; if it is greater, the fraction is greater than one-half.
💡 Think of a pizza: if you have less than half the slices, your fraction is less than one-half.