Comparing Fractions

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What is a fraction?

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What does it mean to compare fractions?

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Comparing fractions involves determining which fraction is larger, smaller, or if they are equal.

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How do you compare fractions with the same denominator?

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When fractions have the same denominator, compare the numerators. The larger numerator indicates the larger fraction.

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How do you compare fractions with different denominators?

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To compare fractions with different denominators, convert them to equivalent fractions with a common denominator.

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What is an equivalent fraction?

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How can you find a common denominator?

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To find a common denominator, identify the least common multiple (LCM) of the denominators.

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What does the symbol '>' mean?

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'>' means 'greater than' in comparisons.

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What does the symbol '<' mean?

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'<' means 'less than' in comparisons.