Comparing Fractions

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What is a fraction?

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What does it mean for two fractions to be equivalent?

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Two fractions are equivalent if they represent the same part of a whole, even if they have different numerators and denominators.

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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 equivalent fractions with a common denominator, then compare the numerators.

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Find a common denominator or convert both fractions to decimals.

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How can you tell if a fraction is greater than 1/2?

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If the numerator is greater than half of the denominator, the fraction is greater than 1/2.

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What does it mean if a fraction is less than 1?

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A fraction is less than 1 if its numerator is smaller than its denominator.

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