Comparing Fractions with Like Denominators

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What is a fraction?

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What does the denominator in a fraction represent?

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What does the numerator in a fraction represent?

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How do you compare fractions with like denominators?

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To compare fractions with the same denominator, look at the numerators. The fraction with the larger numerator is the greater fraction.

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What symbol is used to show that one fraction is less than another?

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What symbol is used to show that one fraction is greater than another?

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What does it mean if two fractions are equal?

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How can you tell if two fractions are equal?

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You can tell if two fractions are equal by cross-multiplying. If the cross-products are equal, the fractions are equal.

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What is the first step in comparing fractions with like denominators?

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The first step is to compare the numerators of the fractions.