Compare Fractions

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What is a fraction?

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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 of the whole are being considered.

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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 indicates the total number of equal parts the whole is divided into.

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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.

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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, allowing for easy comparison or addition.

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What is the first step in adding or subtracting fractions with different denominators?

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The first step is to find a common denominator.

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How do you determine if two fractions are equal?

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Two fractions are equal if they represent the same part of a whole, which can be checked by cross-multiplying.