Identifying the Fraction 3/5: Mathematical Number Recognition

Think of it as 3 out of 5 equal parts. Since $\frac{3}{5} = 0.6$, it's more than halfway between 0 and 1, closer to 1 than to 0.

Because $\frac{3}{5} = 0.6$ and $\frac{1}{2} = 0.5$! Since 0.6 > 0.5, the fraction $\frac{3}{5}$ is larger than $\frac{1}{2}$.

Convert them to decimals or find a common denominator. For example: $\frac{1}{5} = 0.2$, $\frac{3}{5} = 0.6$, $\frac{4}{5} = 0.8$.

Look at fractions with the same denominator first. Between $\frac{1}{5}$ and $\frac{4}{5}$, you have $\frac{2}{5}$ and $\frac{3}{5}$!

Yes! To compare $\frac{3}{5}$ and $\frac{1}{2}$: cross multiply 3×2=6 and 5×1=5. Since 6>5, we know $\frac{3}{5} > \frac{1}{2}$.