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 value or proportion, even if they have different numerators and denominators.

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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, then compare the numerators.

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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, used to find equivalent fractions.

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How can you find an equivalent fraction?

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To find an equivalent fraction, multiply or divide both the numerator and denominator of the fraction by the same non-zero number.

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What is the relationship between 1/2 and 3/6?

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1/2 is equivalent to 3/6 because both represent the same portion of a whole.

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How do you determine if one fraction is greater than another?

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To determine if one fraction is greater, compare their values by finding a common denominator or converting them to decimals.

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What does the symbol '<' mean in fraction comparison?

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The symbol '<' means 'less than', indicating that the fraction on the left is smaller than the fraction on the right.

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What does the symbol '>' mean in fraction comparison?

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The symbol '>' means 'greater than', indicating that the fraction on the left is larger than the fraction on the right.

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What does the symbol '=' mean in fraction comparison?

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The symbol '=' means 'equal to', indicating that both fractions represent the same value.