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 (the number of parts) and 'b' is the denominator (the total number of equal parts).

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How do you compare two fractions with the same denominator?

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To compare fractions with the same denominator, look at the numerators. 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 have a common denominator or convert them to decimal form.

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What does it mean for one fraction to be greater than another?

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A fraction is greater than another if it represents a larger part of a whole.

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What does it mean for one fraction to be less than another?

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A fraction is less than another if it represents a smaller part of a whole.

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The least common denominator (LCD) of 8 and 3 is 24. Convert both fractions to have a denominator of 24.

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