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 'a/b', where 'a' is the numerator (part) and 'b' is the denominator (whole).

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How do you compare fractions with the same denominator?

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When fractions have the same denominator, compare the numerators. The fraction with the larger numerator is greater.

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How do you compare fractions with different denominators?

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

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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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How can you find a common denominator?

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To find a common denominator, identify the least common multiple (LCM) of the denominators of the fractions you are comparing.

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What is the relationship between 1/2 and 2/4?

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1/2 and 2/4 are equivalent fractions because they represent the same value.

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If 3/4 is greater than 1/2, what can you say about 3/4 and 2/4?

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3/4 is greater than 2/4 because 3 is greater than 2 when the denominators are the same.

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What is the first step in comparing 2/3 and 3/3?

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Since 3/3 is a whole, you can see that 2/3 is less than 3/3.

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How do you convert a fraction to a decimal?

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To convert a fraction to a decimal, divide the numerator by the denominator.

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What is the fraction equivalent to 6/8?

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6/8 is equivalent to 3/4 when simplified.