Comparing Fractions

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole and is written as 'a/b', where 'a' is the numerator (part) and 'b' is the denominator (whole).

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What does the numerator in a fraction represent?

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The numerator is the top number in 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 in a fraction and 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, the one with the larger numerator is greater.

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How do you compare two fractions with the same numerator?

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

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What is an equivalent fraction?

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Equivalent fractions are different fractions that represent the same value or part of a whole.

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How can you find equivalent fractions?

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You can find equivalent fractions by multiplying or dividing the numerator and denominator by the same number.

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What is the process to compare fractions with different denominators?

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To compare fractions with different denominators, convert them to have a common denominator, then compare the numerators.

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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 is the greater fraction: 2/4 or 1/4?

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2/4 is greater than 1/4.