Comparing Fractions

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What does it mean to compare fractions?

Back

To compare fractions means to determine which fraction is greater, less than, or equal to another fraction.

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What symbol is used to show that one fraction is less than another?

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

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What symbol is used to show that one fraction is greater than another?

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The symbol '>' is used to show that one fraction is greater than another.

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What symbol is used to show that two fractions are equal?

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The symbol '=' is used to show that two fractions are equal.

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If 1/2 is compared to 3/4, which is greater?

Back

3/4 is greater than 1/2.

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If 2/3 is compared to 1/3, which is less?

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1/3 is less than 2/3.

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How can you compare fractions with different denominators?

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You can compare fractions with different denominators by finding a common denominator or converting them to decimals.

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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.

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If two fractions have the same numerator, which one is greater?

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The fraction with the smaller denominator is greater.

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If two fractions have the same denominator, which one is greater?

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The fraction with the larger numerator is greater.