Comparing Fractions

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole and consists of a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number).

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How do you compare two fractions with the same denominator?

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If two fractions have the same denominator, compare their 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 equivalent fractions with a common denominator or convert them to decimal form.

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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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What is the symbol for 'greater than'?

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The symbol for 'greater than' is >.

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What is the symbol for 'less than'?

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The symbol for 'less than' is <.

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What is the symbol for 'equal to'?

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The symbol for 'equal to' is =.

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If 1/2 and 3/4 are compared, which is greater?

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3/4 is greater than 1/2.

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If 2/5 and 1/3 are compared, which is less?

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2/5 is greater than 1/3.

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What is an equivalent fraction?

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An equivalent fraction is a fraction that represents the same value as another fraction, e.g., 1/2 = 2/4.