Comparing Fractions

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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 represents the number of parts we have.

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What does the denominator in a fraction represent?

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The denominator represents the total number of equal parts the whole is divided into.

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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 have a common denominator or convert them to decimal form.

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What is a common denominator?

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A common denominator is a shared multiple of the denominators of two or more fractions.

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What does the symbol '>' mean in fraction comparison?

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The symbol '>' means 'greater than'.

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What does the symbol '<' mean in fraction comparison?

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The symbol '<' means 'less than'.

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What does the symbol '=' mean in fraction comparison?

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The symbol '=' means 'equal to'.

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Compare: 1/4 ______ 1/8.

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1/4 > 1/8.