GO Math 9.4: Compare Fractions

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

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What does it mean if one fraction is greater than another?

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

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

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

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What is an equivalent fraction?

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Equivalent fractions are different fractions that represent the same value or part of a whole.

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Give an example of equivalent fractions.

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1/2 is equivalent to 2/4 and 3/6.

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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.