Comparing Fractions - Basics

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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 parts we have.

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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 the whole is divided into.

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How do you compare two fractions?

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To compare two fractions, you can find a common denominator or convert them to decimals.

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What does it mean if two fractions are equivalent?

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

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Which is greater: 1/2 or 1/4?

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1/2 is greater than 1/4.

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Which is greater: 3/5 or 2/3?

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3/5 is greater than 2/3.

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What is the fraction equivalent to 1?

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Any fraction where the numerator and denominator are the same, such as 5/5 or 3/3.

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How do you write 'greater than' in fraction comparison?

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You write 'greater than' as >.

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How do you write 'less than' in fraction comparison?

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You write 'less than' as <.