Comparing 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 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 in a whole.

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How do you compare fractions with the same numerator?

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

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Compare: 2/5 _______ 2/4

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Which is greater: 5/6 or 5/8?

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5/6 is greater than 5/8.

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If two fractions have the same numerator, how do you determine which is smaller?

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The fraction with the larger denominator is smaller.

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Compare: 3/7 _______ 3/5

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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.

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Compare: 4/8 _______ 4/6

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