Comparing Fractions

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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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What does it mean to compare fractions?

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Comparing fractions involves determining which fraction is larger, smaller, or if they are equal.

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How do you compare fractions with the same denominator?

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When fractions have the same denominator, compare the numerators. The larger numerator indicates the larger fraction.

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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 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.

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What is the relationship between 1/2 and 3/6?

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1/2 is equal to 3/6.

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Which is greater: 3/5 or 1/2?

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3/5 is greater than 1/2.

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What fraction is less than 2/3?

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1/2 is less than 2/3.

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What does it mean when 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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How can you express 1 as a fraction?

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1 can be expressed as 4/4, 2/2, or any fraction where the numerator and denominator are the same.