Compare Fractions

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole and is expressed as a ratio of two integers, with a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number).

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How do you compare two fractions with different denominators?

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To compare two fractions with different denominators, convert them to a common denominator or convert them to decimal form.

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What does it mean for one fraction to be greater than another?

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A fraction is greater than another if its value is larger when both fractions are expressed in the same form (either as fractions with a common denominator or as decimals).

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What is the least common denominator (LCD)?

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The least common denominator is the smallest multiple that two or more denominators share, used to compare or add fractions.

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How do you find the least common denominator of 3/8 and 2/3?

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The least common denominator of 8 and 3 is 24. Convert 3/8 to 9/24 and 2/3 to 16/24 to compare.

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What is the process for converting a fraction to a decimal?

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To convert a fraction to a decimal, divide the numerator by the denominator.

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What is the relationship between 1/3 and 1/6?

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1/3 is greater than 1/6 because when both fractions are expressed as decimals, 1/3 equals 0.333... and 1/6 equals 0.166... .

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What does the symbol '<' represent in fraction comparison?

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The symbol '<' means 'less than' and is used to indicate that the fraction on the left is smaller than the fraction on the right.

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What is the process for adding fractions with different denominators?

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To add fractions with different denominators, first find a common denominator, convert the fractions, and then add the numerators.

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How can you visually represent fractions to compare them?

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Fractions can be visually represented using pie charts or bar models to show the relative sizes of the fractions.