Comparing Fractions - 4th

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole and consists of a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number).

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How do you compare two fractions with the same denominator?

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To compare two fractions with the same denominator, you can simply compare their numerators. The fraction with the larger numerator is greater.

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How do you compare two fractions with different denominators?

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

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What does it mean when one fraction is less than another?

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If one fraction is less than another, it means that the part represented by the first fraction is smaller than the part represented by the second fraction.

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What does it mean when one fraction is greater than another?

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If one fraction is greater than another, it means that the part represented by the first fraction is larger than the part represented by the second fraction.

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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 or addition.

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How can you convert 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 process of finding a common denominator?

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

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What is the relationship between fractions and division?

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Fractions can be interpreted as division, where the numerator is divided by the denominator.

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What is an improper fraction?

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An improper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator.