comparing fractions

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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 in a whole.

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How do you compare two fractions?

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To compare fractions, you can find a common denominator or convert them to decimals.

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What does it mean if one fraction is greater than another?

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It means that the part represented by the first fraction is larger than the part represented by the second fraction.

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What does it mean if one fraction is less than another?

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It means that the part represented by the first fraction is smaller than the part represented by the second fraction.

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What is an equivalent fraction?

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Equivalent fractions are different fractions that represent the same value or part of a whole.

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How can you find equivalent fractions?

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You can find equivalent fractions by multiplying or dividing the numerator and denominator by the same number.

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What is the fraction represented by 2 out of 4 parts?

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The fraction is 2/4.

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What is the fraction represented by 3 out of 6 parts?

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The fraction is 3/6.