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 two numbers separated by a slash, such as 1/2.

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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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How do you compare two fractions with different denominators?

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

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What is a common denominator?

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A common denominator is a shared multiple of the denominators of two or more fractions, allowing for easy comparison.

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How can you tell which fraction is larger: 2/3 or 5/6?

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Convert both fractions to have a common denominator (6). 2/3 becomes 4/6, so 5/6 is larger.

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What is the relationship between 6/12 and 3/4?

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6/12 is equal to 3/4 because when you simplify 6/12, you get 1/2, which is less than 3/4.

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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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If Bell ate 1/4 of a pie and Susan ate 2/8 of a pie, who ate less?

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They ate the same amount because 1/4 is equivalent to 2/8.

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What is the first step in comparing fractions?

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The first step is to find a common denominator or convert them to decimals.