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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What does it mean to compare fractions?

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Comparing fractions involves determining which fraction is larger, smaller, or if they are equal.

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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 larger numerator indicates the larger fraction.

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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 is an equivalent fraction?

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Equivalent fractions are different fractions that represent the same value, e.g., 1/2 = 2/4.

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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.

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What is the least common multiple (LCM)?

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The least common multiple is the smallest number that is a multiple of two or more numbers.

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What is the greater than symbol (>)?

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The greater than symbol (>) indicates that the number on the left is larger than the number on the right.

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What is the less than symbol (<)?

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The less than symbol (<) indicates that the number on the left is smaller than the number on the right.

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What does it mean when two fractions are equal (=)?

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Two fractions are equal when they represent the same value, e.g., 1/2 = 2/4.