Comparing Fractions

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole, consisting 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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If two fractions have the same denominator, 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 have a common denominator or convert them to decimal form.

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What does it mean for a fraction to be greater than another fraction?

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A fraction is greater than another if it represents a larger part of a whole.

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What does it mean for a fraction to be less than another fraction?

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A fraction is less than another if it represents a smaller part of a whole.

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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.

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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 fraction 3/4 compared to 1/2?

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3/4 > 1/2

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

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1/3 is greater than 1/5.

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Fill in the blank: 2/3 ___ 8/10

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2/3 < 8/10