Comparing Fractions

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What is a fraction?

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What does it mean for two fractions to be equivalent?

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Two fractions are equivalent if they represent the same part of a whole, even if they have different numerators and denominators.

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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 equivalent fractions with a common denominator or convert them to decimals.

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What is the least common denominator (LCD)?

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The least common denominator is the smallest multiple that two or more denominators share.

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How can you find equivalent fractions?

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To find equivalent fractions, multiply or divide both the numerator and denominator by the same non-zero number.

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What is the process to add fractions with different denominators?

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To add fractions with different denominators, first find the least common denominator, convert the fractions, and then add the numerators.

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What is the process to subtract fractions with different denominators?

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To subtract fractions with different denominators, find the least common denominator, convert the fractions, and then subtract the numerators.

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What is a proper fraction?

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What is an improper fraction?

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