Compare Fractions - Like Denominators

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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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What does it mean to compare fractions?

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To compare fractions means to determine which fraction is greater, less than, or equal to another fraction.

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When fractions have like denominators, how do you compare them?

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When fractions have like denominators, you compare the numerators. The fraction with the larger numerator is greater.

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If you have 3/5 and 2/5, which is greater?

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3/5 is greater than 2/5 because 3 is greater than 2.

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If you have 1/4 and 1/4, how do they compare?

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1/4 is equal to 1/4 because they are the same.

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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 symbol do we use to show that two fractions are equal?

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We use the 'equal to' symbol (=) to show that two fractions are the same.