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 fraction is larger, smaller, or if they are equal by analyzing their values.

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What symbols are used to compare fractions?

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The symbols used to compare fractions are '<' (less than), '>' (greater than), and '=' (equal to).

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How can you determine if one fraction is greater than another?

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To determine if one fraction is greater than another, you can convert them to a common denominator or compare their decimal equivalents.

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What is a common denominator?

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A common denominator is a shared multiple of the denominators of two or more fractions, allowing for direct comparison.

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How do you 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.

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What is an equivalent fraction?

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An equivalent fraction is a fraction that represents the same value as another fraction, achieved by multiplying or dividing both the numerator and denominator by the same non-zero number.

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How can you create an equivalent fraction for 1/2?

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To create an equivalent fraction for 1/2, multiply both the numerator and denominator by the same number, such as 2, resulting in 2/4.

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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, is equivalent to 1.

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What is the process for comparing two fractions with different denominators?

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