Comparing Fractions

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole, consisting of a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number).

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What does it mean to compare fractions?

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Comparing fractions involves determining which fraction is greater, less, or equal to another fraction.

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What is the symbol for 'greater than'?

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What is the symbol for 'less than'?

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What is the symbol for 'equal to'?

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If 3/4 is compared to 1/2, which is greater?

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3/4 is greater than 1/2.

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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.

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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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How can you tell if a fraction is less than 1/2?

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A fraction is less than 1/2 if its numerator is less than half of its denominator.

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What is the first step in comparing two fractions?

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The first step is to find a common denominator or convert them to decimals.