Fraction conversions

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole and is written as 'a/b', where 'a' is the numerator (part) and 'b' is the denominator (whole).

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How do you compare 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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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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What is the numerator in a fraction?

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The numerator is the top number in a fraction that indicates how many parts are being considered.

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What is the denominator in a fraction?

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The denominator is the bottom number in a fraction that indicates the total number of equal parts in a whole.

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How do you convert a fraction to a decimal?

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To convert a fraction to a decimal, divide the numerator by the denominator.

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What is the process to find a common denominator?

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To find a common denominator, identify the least common multiple (LCM) of the denominators of the fractions being compared.

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Compare the fractions: 5/6 and 1/2. Which is greater?

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5/6 > 1/2.

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Compare the fractions: 1/5 and 3/5. Which is smaller?

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1/5 < 3/5.

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Compare the fractions: 5/6 and 3/4. Which is greater?

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5/6 > 3/4.