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 to compare fractions?

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Comparing fractions involves determining which fraction is larger, smaller, or if they are equal.

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How do you compare fractions with the same denominator?

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When fractions have the same denominator, compare the numerators. The larger numerator indicates the larger fraction.

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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 or convert them to decimals.

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What is an equivalent fraction?

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Equivalent fractions are different fractions that represent the same value, e.g., 1/2 = 2/4.

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What is the rule for comparing 1/2 and 2/4?

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1/2 is equal to 2/4 because they represent the same part of a whole.

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If 5/6 is compared to 1/6, which is greater?

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5/6 is greater than 1/6.

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Which fraction is smaller: 1/6 or 3/6?

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1/6 is smaller than 3/6.

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How can you visualize fractions?

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Fractions can be visualized using pie charts, bar models, or number lines.

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What does the numerator represent in a fraction?

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The numerator represents the number of parts being considered.