Comparing Fractions

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole, consisting 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 indicates how many parts of the whole are being considered.

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What does the denominator in a fraction represent?

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The denominator shows the total number of equal parts the whole is divided into.

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How do you compare two fractions with the same denominator?

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Compare the numerators; the fraction with the larger numerator is greater.

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How do you compare two fractions with different denominators?

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

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What is a proper fraction?

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A proper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is less than the denominator (e.g., 3/4).

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What is an improper fraction?

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An improper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator (e.g., 5/4).

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What is a mixed number?

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A mixed number combines a whole number and a proper fraction (e.g., 1 1/2).

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

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If the numerator is greater than the denominator, the fraction is greater than 1.

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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 (e.g., 1/2 = 2/4).