Equivalent and Comparing Fractions

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What is a fraction?

Back

A fraction represents a part of a whole. It consists of a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number).

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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?

Back

The denominator is the bottom number of a fraction and represents the total number of equal parts in a 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 part of a whole, even if they have different numerators and denominators.

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How can you compare two fractions?

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You can compare two fractions by finding a common denominator or by converting them to decimals.

Front

Which is greater: 1/2 or 2/4?

Back

1/2 = 2/4 (they are equivalent).

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What is the fraction 3/4 compared to 1/2?

Back

3/4 > 1/2.

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If you have 5/8 and 3/8, which is greater?

Back

5/8 > 3/8.

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What is the relationship between 1/8 and 3/8?

Back

1/8 < 3/8.

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How do you write 'greater than' in symbols?

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'Greater than' is written as >.