Comparing Fractions 4th Grade

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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 greater, lesser, or if they are equal by analyzing their values.

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How do you 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 you are comparing.

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What is an equivalent fraction?

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Equivalent fractions are different fractions that represent the same value, such as 1/2 and 2/4.

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How can you compare fractions with different denominators?

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You can compare fractions with different denominators by converting them to equivalent fractions with a common denominator.

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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 'less than'?

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The symbol for 'less 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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How do you place fractions on a number line?

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To place fractions on a number line, divide the line into equal parts based on the denominator and mark the numerator.

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What is the fraction 3/6 equivalent to?

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3/6 is equivalent to 1/2 or 6/12.