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 for one fraction to be greater than another?

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A fraction is greater than another if its value is larger when both fractions are expressed in the same terms.

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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 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 symbol for 'less than'?

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The symbol for 'less than' is '<'.

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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 'equal to'?

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The symbol for 'equal to' is '='.

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If 2/3 is less than a fraction, what could that fraction be?

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Any fraction greater than 2/3, such as 3/3.

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Which is greater: 3/5 or 3/4?

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3/4 is greater than 3/5.

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How can you tell if two fractions are equal?

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Two fractions are equal if they represent the same part of a whole, such as 1/2 and 2/4.