Compare Fractions - Same Numerator

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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 numerator in a fraction represent?

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The numerator is the top number of a fraction and represents how many parts we have.

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What does the denominator in a fraction represent?

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The denominator is the bottom number of a fraction and represents the total number of equal parts the whole is divided into.

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How do you compare fractions with the same numerator?

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When fractions have the same numerator, the fraction with the smaller denominator is larger.

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What symbol is used to show that one fraction is greater than another?

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What symbol is used to show that one fraction is less than another?

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What symbol is used to show that two fractions are equal?

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If you have 1/4 and 1/6, which is greater?

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1/4 is greater than 1/6 because they have the same numerator and 4 is less than 6.

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If you have 1/3 and 1/5, which is less?

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1/5 is less than 1/3 because they have the same numerator and 5 is greater than 3.

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What does it mean if two fractions are equal?

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It means they represent the same part of a whole, even if they look different.