Comparing Fractions - Like Numerators & Like Denominators

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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 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 fractions with like numerators?

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

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How do you compare fractions with like denominators?

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

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What symbol do you use to show that one fraction is greater than another?

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The symbol '>' is used to show that one fraction is greater than another.

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What symbol do you use to show that one fraction is less than another?

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The symbol '<' is used to show that one fraction is less than another.

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What symbol do you use to show that two fractions are equal?

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The symbol '=' is used to show that two fractions are equal.

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Compare the fractions: 3/4 ___ 1/4

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3/4 > 1/4

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Compare the fractions: 5/8 ___ 4/8

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5/8 > 4/8