Compare 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 and 'b' is the denominator.

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What is the numerator in a fraction?

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The numerator is the top number in a fraction that indicates how many parts are being considered.

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What is the denominator in a fraction?

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

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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 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 the process to 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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Which fraction is equivalent to 1?

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Any fraction where the numerator and denominator are the same, such as 5/5.

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If Hunter finished 3/8 of his homework and Macy finished 2/3, which fraction is larger?

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2/3 is larger than 3/8.

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How can you express 1/4 as an equivalent fraction with a denominator of 8?

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1/4 is equivalent to 2/8.

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What symbol would you use to show that 3/8 is less than 2/3?

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You would use the '<' symbol: 3/8 < 2/3.