Comparing Fractions

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What is a fraction?

Back

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 for two fractions to be equivalent?

Back

Two fractions are equivalent if they represent the same value, even if they have different numerators and denominators.

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How do you compare two fractions with different denominators?

Back

To compare fractions with different denominators, convert them to equivalent fractions with a common denominator or convert them to decimal form.

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What is the value of 1/2 compared to 3/4?

Back

1/2 is less than 3/4.

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What is the value of 2/3 compared to 4/6?

Back

2/3 is equal to 4/6.

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How can you find an equivalent fraction for 3/6?

Back

You can multiply or divide both the numerator and denominator by the same number. For example, 3/6 is equivalent to 1/2.

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What is the greater fraction: 5/8 or 3/4?

Back

3/4 is greater than 5/8.

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If Francine ate 3/6 of a pie, how much is left if the pie is whole?

Back

If Francine ate 3/6, then 3/6 of the pie is left.

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What is the first step to compare 7/8 and 5/9?

Back

Convert both fractions to have a common denominator or convert them to decimals.

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

Back

A fraction greater than 1 means that the numerator is larger than the denominator, indicating more than a whole.