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 value, even if they have different numerators and denominators.

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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 a common denominator or convert them to decimal form.

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What is the process to find a common denominator?

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To find a common denominator, identify the least common multiple (LCM) of the denominators.

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How can you tell if a fraction is greater than or less than one half?

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A fraction is greater than one half if its numerator is greater than half of its denominator.

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The first step is to compare the numerators since the denominators are the same.

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

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A fraction is less than one if its numerator is smaller than its denominator.

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