comparing fractions with models.

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole. It is written as two numbers separated by a slash, like 1/2.

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What does the top number in a fraction represent?

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The top number is called the numerator. It shows how many parts we have.

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What does the bottom number in a fraction represent?

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The bottom number is called the denominator. It shows how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

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How do you compare two fractions?

Back

You can compare fractions by looking at their numerators and denominators or by using models like fraction strips.

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What does it mean if two fractions are equivalent?

Back

Two fractions are equivalent if they represent the same part of a whole, like 1/2 and 2/4.

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Which is greater: 1/3 or 1/6?

Back

1/3 is greater than 1/6.

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How can you use models to compare fractions?

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You can use visual models like pie charts or fraction strips to see which fraction is larger.

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What is the fraction 3/6 equal to?

Back

3/6 is equal to 1/2.

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If you have 4/6 and 2/3, which is greater?

Back

They are equivalent; 4/6 is equal to 2/3.

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What does it mean if a fraction is less than another fraction?

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It means that the part represented by the first fraction is smaller than the part represented by the second fraction.