Comparing Fractions

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What is a fraction?

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What does it mean to compare fractions?

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Comparing fractions involves determining which fraction is larger, smaller, or if they are equal. This can be done by finding a common denominator or converting them to decimals.

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How do you find a common denominator?

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What is the relationship between fractions with the same denominator?

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Fractions with the same denominator can be compared by looking only at their numerators. The fraction with the larger numerator is the larger fraction.

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How do you compare fractions with different denominators?

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

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What is an equivalent fraction?

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How can you tell if two fractions are equal?

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

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If one fraction is greater than another, 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 is the process to convert a fraction to a decimal?

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What is a proper fraction?

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