Compare Fractions

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What is a fraction?

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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 of the whole are being considered.

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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 indicates the total number of equal parts the whole is divided into.

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How do you compare two fractions with different denominators?

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To compare fractions with different denominators, find a common denominator and convert both fractions to equivalent fractions.

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What is a common denominator?

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A common denominator is a number that is a multiple of the denominators of two or more fractions, allowing them to be compared or added.

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What is the least common denominator (LCD)?

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The least common denominator is the smallest common multiple of the denominators of two or more fractions.

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What is the first step in adding fractions with different denominators?

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The first step is to find a common denominator for the fractions.