Fraction Comparison Pre-Assessment

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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 equal parts being considered.

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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 the whole.

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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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Is 3/4 greater than 3/8?

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Yes, 3/4 is greater than 3/8 because 3/4 represents more parts of the whole than 3/8.

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What is the relationship between 4/6 and 4/8?

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4/6 is greater than 4/8 because the same number of parts (4) is taken from a smaller whole (6 parts) compared to a larger whole (8 parts).

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How do you know if one fraction is greater than another?

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One fraction is greater than another if its value is larger when both fractions are expressed with the same denominator or as decimals.

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What does it mean if two fractions are equal?

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Two fractions are equal if they represent the same part of a whole, even if they have different numerators and denominators.

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If Ruby eats 3/4 of her ice cream and Talia eats 4/4, who ate more?

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Talia ate more because 4/4 is equal to a whole, while 3/4 is less than a whole.

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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, used to compare or add fractions.