1.3 Comparing Fractions with the Same Denominator

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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 denominator in a fraction represent?

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The denominator indicates how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

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What does the numerator in a fraction represent?

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The numerator shows how many parts of the whole are being considered.

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How do you compare fractions with the same denominator?

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When fractions have the same denominator, you compare the numerators. The larger numerator means the larger fraction.

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If you have 3/5 and 2/5, which is greater?

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3/5 is greater than 2/5 because 3 is greater than 2.

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What symbol do you use to show that one fraction is less than another?

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The symbol '<' is used to show that one fraction is less than another.

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What symbol do you use to show that one fraction is greater than another?

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The symbol '>' is used to show that one fraction is greater than another.

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What does it mean if two fractions are equal?

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Two fractions are equal if they represent the same part of a whole, regardless of their numerators and denominators.

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If you have 4/7 and 4/9, which is greater?

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4/7 is greater than 4/9 because they have the same numerator, and 7 is less than 9.

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What is the first step in comparing fractions?

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The first step is to check if the denominators are the same.