Compare Fractions - Same Numerator

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole. It consists of a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number).

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What does the numerator in a fraction represent?

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The numerator is the top number of a fraction and represents how many parts we have.

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What does the denominator in a fraction represent?

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The denominator is the bottom number of a fraction and represents the total number of equal parts the whole is divided into.

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How do you compare fractions with the same numerator?

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When fractions have the same numerator, the one with the smaller denominator is larger.

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If you have 1/3 and 1/4, which is greater?

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1/3 is greater than 1/4 because 3 is smaller than 4.

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What symbol do we use to show that one fraction is greater than another?

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We use the 'greater than' symbol (>) to show that one fraction is larger than another.

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What symbol do we use to show that one fraction is less than another?

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We use the 'less than' symbol (<) to show that one fraction is smaller than another.

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What does the equal sign (=) mean in fraction comparison?

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The equal sign (=) means that both fractions represent the same value.

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If two fractions have the same numerator, how do you determine which is larger?

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You compare their denominators; the fraction with the smaller denominator is larger.

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What is the fraction 1/5 compared to 1/2?

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1/5 is less than 1/2 because 5 is greater than 2.