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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What does it mean to compare fractions?

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Comparing fractions involves determining which of two or more fractions is greater, less than, or equal to the other.

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What is the symbol for 'greater than'?

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What is the symbol for 'less than'?

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How do you determine which fraction is larger when comparing two fractions?

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To compare two fractions, you can find a common denominator or convert them to decimal form.

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What is an equivalent fraction?

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Equivalent fractions are different fractions that represent the same value or proportion of a whole.

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What fraction is equivalent to 1?

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Any fraction where the numerator and denominator are the same, such as 5/5, 10/10, etc.

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How can you compare the fractions 1/3 and 1/6?

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1/3 is larger than 1/6 because when both fractions are converted to a common denominator (6), 1/3 becomes 2/6.

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What is the process to find a common denominator for two fractions?

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To find a common denominator, identify the least common multiple (LCM) of the denominators of the fractions.

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What is the importance of understanding fractions in real-life applications?

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Understanding fractions is essential for tasks such as cooking, budgeting, and measuring, where parts of a whole are involved.

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