Comparing 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, where the numerator is the part and the denominator is the whole.

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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, convert them to a common denominator or convert them to decimal form.

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What does it mean if 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 does it mean if 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 is the process of finding a common denominator?

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Finding a common denominator involves identifying a number that is a multiple of both denominators, allowing for the fractions to be compared or added.

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What is the significance of the numerator in a fraction?

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The numerator indicates how many parts of the whole are being considered in the fraction.

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What is the significance of the denominator in a fraction?

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The denominator indicates the total number of equal parts the whole is divided into.

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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 an improper fraction?

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