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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When comparing fractions with the same denominator, 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 least common denominator (LCD)?

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The least common denominator is the smallest multiple that two or more denominators share.

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How can you find the equivalent fraction of 1/2?

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Multiply both the numerator and denominator by the same non-zero number, e.g., 1/2 = 2/4 = 3/6.

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What is the process to add fractions with different denominators?

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Find a common denominator, convert the fractions, then add the numerators and keep the common denominator.

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What is the process to subtract fractions with different denominators?

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Find a common denominator, convert the fractions, then subtract the numerators and keep the common denominator.

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How do you convert a fraction to a decimal?

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Divide the numerator by the denominator.

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What is a proper fraction?

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A proper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is less than the denominator (e.g., 3/4).