9.4 - Compare Fractions with Models and Cross Multiplication

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What is a fraction?

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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?

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The denominator is the bottom number of a fraction and represents the total number of equal parts in a whole.

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How do you compare two fractions with the same denominator?

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When fractions have the same denominator, the one with the larger numerator is greater.

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How do you compare two fractions with different denominators?

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To compare fractions with different denominators, you can find a common denominator or use cross multiplication.

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What is cross multiplication?

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Cross multiplication is a method used to compare two fractions by multiplying the numerator of one fraction by the denominator of the other.

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If you have the fractions 1/2 and 3/4, which is greater?

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3/4 is greater than 1/2 because when cross-multiplying, 1 x 4 = 4 and 2 x 3 = 6, and 6 > 4.

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What is a fraction model?

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A fraction model visually represents fractions, showing how parts relate to a whole.

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What is an example of a fraction model?

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An example of a fraction model is a pie chart divided into slices to show different fractions of the whole pie.

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What does it mean to simplify a fraction?

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Simplifying a fraction means reducing it to its simplest form, where the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.