Comparing Fractions

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole and is written as 'a/b', where 'a' is the numerator (part) and 'b' is the denominator (whole).

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What does it mean for two fractions to be equivalent?

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Two fractions are equivalent if they represent the same part of a whole, even if they have different numerators and denominators.

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How do you compare two fractions with the same denominator?

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To compare fractions with the same denominator, look at the 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 equivalent fractions with a common denominator or convert them to decimals.

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What is the greater fraction: 3/4 or 6/8?

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They are equivalent.

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Who listened to a greater fraction of her favorite songs: Ruth (5/7) or Tess (1/4)?

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Ruth listened to a greater fraction.

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Which fraction is greater: 1/5 or 1/3?

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1/3 is greater.

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What is the greater fraction: 2/4 or 1/4?

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2/4 is greater.

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In a recipe, if it calls for 1/2 cup of gumdrops and 1/4 cup of jelly beans, which is more?

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The recipe calls for more gumdrops.

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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, used to compare or add them.