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 is the symbol used to indicate that one fraction is less than another?

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The symbol '<' is used to indicate that one fraction is less than another.

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How do you determine which of two fractions is larger?

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To determine which fraction is larger, 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 easy comparison.

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How do you convert fractions to have a common denominator?

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To convert fractions to a common denominator, multiply the numerator and denominator of each fraction by the necessary factors to make the denominators equal.

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What is the relationship between 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 of simplifying a fraction?

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Simplifying a fraction involves dividing the numerator and denominator by their greatest common divisor (GCD) to reduce it to its simplest form.

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What is the greatest common divisor (GCD)?

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The greatest common divisor (GCD) is the largest positive integer that divides two or more integers without leaving a remainder.

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How can you visually compare fractions?

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Fractions can be visually compared using number lines or pie charts to represent their relative sizes.