Comparing Fractions

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole. It consists of a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number). For example, 1/2 means one part out of two equal parts.

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What does it mean to compare fractions?

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Comparing fractions means determining which fraction is greater, less than, or equal to another fraction.

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What is the numerator in a fraction?

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The numerator is the top number of a fraction that indicates how many parts we have.

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What is the denominator in a fraction?

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The denominator is the bottom number of a fraction that indicates how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

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How do you compare two fractions with the same denominator?

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When fractions have the same denominator, you can compare them by looking 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, you can find a common denominator or convert them to decimals.

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What does 'greater than' mean in fractions?

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'Greater than' means that one fraction represents a larger part of a whole than another fraction. For example, 3/4 is greater than 1/2.

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What does 'less than' mean in fractions?

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'Less than' means that one fraction represents a smaller part of a whole than another fraction. For example, 1/3 is less than 1/2.

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What is an equivalent fraction?

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Equivalent fractions are different fractions that represent the same value. For example, 1/2 and 2/4 are equivalent.

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How can you find equivalent fractions?

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You can find equivalent fractions by multiplying or dividing the numerator and denominator by the same number.