Comparing Fractions with Unlike Denominators

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What is a fraction?

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What does the numerator in a fraction represent?

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The numerator is the top number in 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 in 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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Comparing fractions means determining which fraction is greater, less than, or equal to another fraction.

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What is the symbol for 'greater than'?

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The symbol for 'greater than' is >.

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What is the symbol for 'less than'?

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The symbol for 'less than' is <.

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How do you compare fractions with unlike denominators?

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To compare fractions with unlike 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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An equivalent fraction is a fraction that represents the same value as another fraction, even though the numerator and denominator are different.

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How can you find a common denominator for two fractions?

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To find a common denominator, identify the least common multiple (LCM) of the two denominators.

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What is the least common multiple (LCM)?

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The least common multiple is the smallest number that is a multiple of two or more numbers.